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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.” quote by A.E. Housman
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““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.””

A.E. Housman

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.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments despite distance.

Themes

longing separation nature love

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • long-distance relationships
  • writing letters
  • waiting for reunion
  • reflecting on loss

Key Concepts

Romantic yearning nature imagery melancholy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you bridge emotional gaps?
  • What comforts you in longing?
A Different Perspective

The poem offers no solution; distance may remain unresolved.

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