The half-moon westers low, my love, And the wind brings up…
““The half-moon westers low, my love, And the wind brings up the rain; And wide apart lie we, my love, And seas between the twain. I know not if it rains, my love, In the land where you do lie; And oh, so sound you sleep, my love, You know no more than I.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker feels distant from a beloved, separated by physical and emotional distance, yearning for connection despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: Love feels far apart and uncertain.
Cherish moments despite distance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- long-distance relationships
- writing letters
- waiting for reunion
- reflecting on loss
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you bridge emotional gaps?
- What comforts you in longing?
The poem offers no solution; distance may remain unresolved.