And all my days are trances, And all my nightly dreams Are where thy dark eye glances, And where thy footstep gleams - In what ethereal dances, By what eternal streams.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes life and dreams as filled with the presence of a beloved person.
- In plain terms
- Life and dreams are filled with thoughts of a loved one.
- What can you take from it?
- Love permeates both waking and dreaming life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel your loved ones presence?
- How do dreams reflect your deepest desires?
Another view
It idealizes love as all-consuming.
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