Quote by Joanna Southcott

Another night, I dreamed I saw my father sweeping out the barn floor clean, and would not suffer the wheat to be brought in the barn. He appeared to me to be in anger.

Another night, I dreamed I saw my father sweeping out the ba

Summary

This quote suggests that the dreamer has had a vision of their father exhibiting a strong and intense emotion. The father is seen sweeping the barn floor and intentionally preventing the wheat from being brought inside. The dream conveys a sense of anger and frustration emanating from the father, although the reason behind this feeling is not explicitly mentioned. The dream could symbolize unresolved issues or emotional turmoil within the family dynamic, leaving the dreamer unsettled and curious about the father's experience and feelings.

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Anger

By Joanna Southcott

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