In the mazes of loitering people, the watchful and furtive, The shadows of tree-trunks and shadows of leaves, In the drowse of the sunlight, among the low voices, I suddenly face you
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In a busy place with shadows and light, the speaker suddenly encounters someone important.
- In plain terms
- In a busy, shady place, the speaker meets someone suddenly.
- What can you take from it?
- Chance encounters happen in busy places.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you notice someone unexpectedly?
- What draws your attention in crowds?
Another view
It captures a moment without explaining what comes next.
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