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What does it mean?
The speaker mourns those who have died, finding comfort in their bright memories while remaining alone in sorrow.
In plain terms
My loved ones are gone but their memories are bright.
What can you take from it?
Memories can comfort us after loss.

Where it applies

  • bereavement
  • reading
  • solitude

Putting it to work

  • keeping a journal
  • visiting graves

Questions to consider

  • Who do you remember most?
  • How does memory help you?

Another view

Some may find memories painful rather than comforting.

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