I heard the sighing of the reeds At noontide and at evening, And some old dream I had forgotten I seemed to be remembering.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poet hears reeds sigh at different times and feels an old, forgotten dream resurfacing.
- In plain terms
- He hears reeds and recalls an old dream.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen to subtle sounds to reconnect with forgotten memories.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do natural sounds trigger memories?
- Can we control which dreams resurface?
Another view
The recollection may be more imagination than actual memory.
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