He comes with western winds, with evening's wandering airs, With that clear dusk of heaven that brings the thickest stars; Winds take a pensive tone and stars a tender fire And visions rise and change which kill me with desire -
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evening winds and stars evoke intense longing and shifting visions.
- In plain terms
- The evening air and stars make me feel deep desire.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature's evening mood stirs deep emotion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does nature affect your mood?
- What does the evening bring?
Another view
Not everyone finds desire in evening landscapes.
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