And down the long and silent street, The dawn, with silver-sandalled feet, Crept like a frightened girl.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The dawn arrives quietly and shyly, like a frightened girl, suggesting that new beginnings can be timid and delicate.
- In plain terms
- Morning comes softly, like a shy girl.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace the gentle nature of new starts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a 'shy' start feel like to you?
- How can you support a timid beginning?
Another view
Not all new phases are gentle; some are abrupt.
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Appearance blinds, whereas words reveal.
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