Skip to content

My breath hovers over the river of God - / Softly I set my…

“My breath hovers over the river of God - / Softly I set my foot / On the path to my long home.” quote by Else Lasker-Schuler
Download Open image
“My breath hovers over the river of God - / Softly I set my foot / On the path to my long home.”

Else Lasker-Schuler

About This Quote

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

The verses convey a spiritual journey toward a divine home, using river and foot imagery to symbolize transition.

In simple terms: A spiritual path leads to a divine home.

Key Takeaway

Seek inner peace and follow your spiritual path.

Themes

spirituality journey homecoming

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • grief
  • life transitions
  • pilgrimage

Key Concepts

metaphor poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “home” represent for you?
  • How does nature symbolize spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation may vary across faiths.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Else Lasker-Schuler

Explore all 7 Else Lasker-Schuler quotes

More Breath quotes

Browse all 1,839 Breath quotes