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“I never dreamed the sea so deep, The earth so dark; so long my sleep, I have become another child. I wake to see the world go wild.” quote by Allen Ginsberg
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“I never dreamed the sea so deep, The earth so dark; so long my sleep, I have become another child. I wake to see the world go wild.”

Allen Ginsberg

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 overwhelmed by the depth and darkness of the world, yet seeks a childlike wonder and freedom.

In simple terms: World feels deep and dark; yearning for childlike freedom.

Key Takeaway

Embrace wonder despite darkness.

Themes

existence nature wonder freedom

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative inspiration
  • spiritual awakening

Key Concepts

existentialism poetry psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you find childlike joy in darkness?
  • What does “another child” symbolize?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize despair without offering solutions.

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