All night have the roses heard The flute, violin, bassoon; All night has the casement jessamine stirr'd To the dancers dancing in tune; Till a silence fell with the waking bird, And a hush with the setting moon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Music and dancing last all night until silence falls with the morning.
- In plain terms
- Music played all night until morning came and it stopped.
- What can you take from it?
- Celebration eventually gives way to silence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens after the party?
- Is silence peaceful?
Another view
It assumes silence is inevitable after joy.
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