Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accepts the approach of death with calmness, asking that the parting not be sorrowful as they set out on a final journey.
- In plain terms
- As evening comes and darkness follows, let there be no sorrow when I begin my final journey.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept life’s end with peace rather than sadness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face the end of things?
- What makes a farewell sad?
Another view
It assumes a calm acceptance that not everyone can feel.
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