Down through the tomb's inward arch He has shouldered out into Limbo to gather them, dazed, from dreamless slumber...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A figure ventures into Limbo to rescue souls from a dreamless state, emerging dazed.
- In plain terms
- Someone goes into a liminal space to bring back lost souls.
- What can you take from it?
- Rescue can be disorienting but necessary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'Limbo' represent for you?
- How can we help those in a dreamless state?
Another view
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical use.
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