Original artwork, not a still
When I consider how my light is spent ‧ 1673
They also serve who only stand and wait.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Service is not limited to busy action; those who remain patiently in place, ready and waiting, also contribute. The line gives dignity to endurance and readiness, suggesting that standing by without visible accomplishment can still be a form of duty and devotion. Waiting, here, counts as worthwhile.
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