Come, blessed Darkness, come and bring thy balm For eyes grown weary of the garish day! Come with thy soft, slow steps, thy garments gray, Thy veiling shadows, bearing in thy palm The poppy-seeds of slumber, deep and calm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Darkness offers comfort and rest to those tired of the brightness of day.
- In plain terms
- Nighttime helps tired eyes rest and sleep.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace night as a time for rest and recovery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What helps you wind down at night?
- How do you feel about darkness?
Another view
Some people struggle with darkness due to fear or anxiety.
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O golden Silence, bid our souls be still, And on the foolish fretting of our care Lay thy soft touch of healing unaware!
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