I will go back to the great sweet mother, Mother and lover…
““I will go back to the great sweet mother, Mother and lover of men, the sea. I will go down to her, I and none other, Close with her, kiss her, and mix her with me. Cling to her, strive with her, hold her fast; O fair white mother, in days long passed Born without sister, born without brother, Set free my soul as thy soul is free.””
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 seeks unity with the sea, viewing it as a nurturing mother and lover.
In simple terms: Longing to merge with the sea as a mother figure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace nature’s nurturing power.
Themes
nature
union
spirituality
Mood
reflective
lyantic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- beach meditation
- environmental art
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
romanticism
personification
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sea symbolize for you?
- How can you balance reverence and realism?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing nature can ignore its danger and unpredictability.