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How joyously the young sea-mew Lay dreaming on the waters…

“How joyously the young sea-mew Lay dreaming on the waters blue, Whereon our little bark had thrown A little shade, the only one; But shadows ever man pursue.” quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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“How joyously the young sea-mew Lay dreaming on the waters blue, Whereon our little bark had thrown A little shade, the only one; But shadows ever man pursue.”

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A young sea‑mew dreams on blue waters, while shadows pursue humanity.

In simple terms: Sea‑mew dreams, shadows chase humans.

Key Takeaway

Embrace dreams, acknowledge shadows.

Themes

nature dreams human condition

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • mental health
  • philosophy

Key Concepts

poetry symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What shadows do you chase?
  • How can you balance dreaming with reality?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may be fleeting.

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