The ship was cheered, the harbour cleared, Merrily did we drop Below the kirk, below the hill, Below the light-house top.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The ship leaves the harbor happily, passing landmarks like church and hill as it goes out to sea.
- In plain terms
- The ship sails away cheerfully past the church and hill.
- What can you take from it?
- Journeys begin with hope as we leave familiar places behind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you feel when you leave home?
- How do landmarks mark our path?
Another view
The calm beginning may not predict what comes next.
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