There, by the starlit fences, The wanderer halts and hears My soul that lingers sighing About the glimmering weirs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A wanderer stops under the stars to listen to the internal sighing of his soul near familiar water structures.
- In plain terms
- I stop walking at night to hear the deep feelings in my soul.
- What can you take from it?
- Solitude at night allows us to hear our true emotions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you hear yourself best?
- What does your soul say at night?
Another view
Not everyone finds solace in solitude; some may feel more isolated.
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