One naked star has waded through The purple shadows of the night, And faltering as falls the dew It drips its misty light.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A single star shines through the night shadows, its light flickering like dew.
- In plain terms
- One star shines through the night and looks like it is dripping light.
- What can you take from it?
- Light in the dark is fragile and changes like moisture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does starlight look like to you?
- How does light change at night?
Another view
The metaphor relies on visual imagination that might not be clear to all.
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