Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ask others to keep you in mind when you have passed into a silent, distant place.
- In plain terms
- Remember me after I’m gone to a quiet place.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek remembrance after death.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does being remembered mean to you?
- How can memory survive without effort?
Another view
People may forget naturally, regardless of requests.
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