A breath upon her hand Muted the night. She turned - A cymbal crashed, Amid roaring horns.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A quiet moment is shattered by sudden loud noise, breaking the peace.
- In plain terms
- Silence can be broken by a sudden crash.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice how small things can break calm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What breaks your focus easily?
- How do you handle sudden change?
Another view
Sometimes noise brings welcome change.
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