The slow sweet hours that bring us all things good, The slow sad hours that bring us all things ill, And all good things from evil, brought the night In which we sat together and alone, And to the want, that hollow'd all the heart, Gave utterance by the yearning of an eye, That burn'd upon its object thro' such tears As flow but once a life. The trance gave way To those caresses, when a hundred times In that last kiss, which never was the last, Farewell, like endless welcome, lived and died.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time brings both good and bad experiences, leading to a deep emotional connection expressed through a final, lingering farewell.
- In plain terms
- Good and bad times lead to a profound meeting where parting feels like an eternal greeting.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared experiences deepen bonds even in separation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you remember goodbyes?
- What makes a moment last?
Another view
Idealizing past farewells can prevent moving forward.
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