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by Rabindranath Tagore — a poem card from Justes Mots

The speaker surrenders to sleep and rest, trusting in divine renewal and acknowledging that weariness is temporary. The poem celebrates the restorative power of night and the spiritual renewal that comes from surrender. It suits moments of letting go and finding peace through faith.

In the night of weariness let me give myself up to sleep without struggle,
resting my trust upon thee.

Let me not force my flagging spirit into a poor preparation for thy worship.

It is thou who drawest the veil of night upon the tired eyes of the day to
renew its sight in a fresher gladness of awakening.…

Themes: gratitude · friendship · admiration · encouragement