We have done with Hope and Honour. we are lost to Love and Truth, We are dropping down the ladder rung by rung; And the measure of our torment is the measure of our youth. God help us, for we knew the worst too young!
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At two o'clock in the morning, if you open your window and listen, You will hear the feet of the Wind that is going to call the sun. And the trees in the Shadow rustle and the trees in the moonlight glisten, And though it is deep, dark night, you feel that the night is done.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote beautifully describes the quiet transition from night to day, emphasizing the subtle signs of change in nature.
Rudyard Kipling's quote captures a serene moment in the early morning when the world transitions from night to dawn. It suggests that, even in the depths of darkness, there are signs of impending light and change. The imagery of the wind, the rustling trees, and the glimmering moonlight evokes a sense of calm anticipation, reminding us that darkness is temporary and that new beginnings are just around the corner.
Themes
WindNightDawnNatureTransitionHope
In practice
Example use cases
During a poetry reading about nature's beauty, to illustrate the tranquility of early morning.
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