Cool pools from a tired land sink now in the peace of evening Clouds weaken and die. The sun, an orange skull, whispers quietly, becomes an island, & is gone. There they are watching us everything will be dark. The light changed. We were aware knee-deep in the fluttering air as the ships move on trains in their wake.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes a fading evening scene with a sense of impending darkness and observation.
- In plain terms
- The sun sets and darkness comes while we watch.
- What can you take from it?
- Time passes and things end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you end your day?
- What happens when light fades?
Another view
The imagery is abstract and hard to pin down.
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