Touch us gently, Time! Let us glide adown thy stream Gently,-as we sometimes glide Through a quiet dream.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks Time to pass gently and softly, like a quiet dream.
- In plain terms
- Please let time pass slowly and gently as we move through life.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the passage of time with grace and calm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you feel about getting older?
- What helps you accept change?
Another view
Time moves at its own pace regardless of our wishes.
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