Or if the secret ministry of frost Shall hang them up in silent icicles, Quietly shining to the quiet moon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Frost hangs icicles like decorations, creating a silent, shining scene under the moon.
- In plain terms
- Frost makes icicles that shine quietly under the moon.
- What can you take from it?
- Beauty often arises from quiet natural transformation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find quiet beauty?
- What shines in the dark for you?
Another view
Focusing on beauty might distract from the harshness of winter.
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