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What does it mean?
The speaker uses imagery of a kite flying high over lights and under the moon.
In plain terms
A kite flies high over city lights and under the moon.
What can you take from it?
Joy can be simple and high above.

Where it applies

  • play
  • escape
  • dreaming

Putting it to work

  • seek freedom
  • look up

Questions to consider

  • When did you feel light?
  • What keeps you grounded?

Another view

It is fantasy not grounded in reality.

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