Keeping time, time, time, In a sort of Runic rhyme, To the tintinnabulation that so musically wells From the bells, bells, bells, bells, Bells, bells, bells.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes the rhythmic and musical quality of time passing, likened to the sound of bells.
- In plain terms
- Time moves rhythmically like bell sounds.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice the rhythm in everyday passing time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does sound influence your sense of time?
- What rhythms do you notice daily?
Another view
The imagery may be too abstract for some readers.
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