There's a bower of roses by Bendemeer's stream, And the nightingale sings round it all the day long; In the time of my childhood 'twas like a sweet dream, To sit in the roses and hear the bird's song.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A specific place of beauty from childhood is remembered as a sweet dream.
- In plain terms
- I remember a beautiful garden from my youth that felt like a dream.
- What can you take from it?
- Childhood places can hold magical memories forever.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What place feels like a dream to you?
- How do nature spots affect your mood?
Another view
Places change over time and may not match the memory.
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