I walked in my greatcoat Down through the days of the leaves. No before after, yes after before We were shining our light into the days of blooming wonder In the eternal presence, in the presence of the flame.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time flows without order, but your light brings wonder in the eternal present.
- In plain terms
- Time doesn't matter; what matters is shining light now.
- What can you take from it?
- Shine your light regardless of time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What light do you share?
- How do you see time?
Another view
Past actions still have consequences.
More from Van Morrison
Showed me pictures in the gallery Showed me novels on the shelf Put my hands across the table Gave me knowledge of myself. Showed me visions, showed me nightma…
Permalink to quote #63 There's an angel that's watching right over you All your trials have not been in vain Won't you lift your head up to the starry night Finding strength in the t…
Permalink to quote #65 Your street, rich street or poor Used to always be sure, on your street There's a place in your heart you know from the start Can't be complete outside of the …
Permalink to quote #62
Related quotes
The Age of Miracles is forever here!
Thomas CarlyleThomas Carlyle quote #81 O time, arrest your flight! and you, propitious hours, arrest your course! Let us savor the fleeting delights of our most beautiful days!
Alphonse de LamartineAlphonse de Lamartine quote #1 Maybe that's what life is... a wink of the eye and winking stars.
Jack KerouacJack Kerouac quote #1