Raven from the dim dominions On the Night's Plutonian shore, Oft I hear thy dusky pinions Wave and flutter round my door- See the shadow of thy pinions Float along the moonlit floor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A raven from dark realms appears around the speaker with dark wings in moonlight.
- In plain terms
- A dark raven from night lands near my door and its shadow floats on the floor.
- What can you take from it?
- Dark birds at night can feel like messengers from beyond.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What animals appear when you feel alone?
- What would a shadow from night mean to you?
Another view
It treats a bird as a supernatural sign without proof.
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