My soul, the seas are rough, and thou a stranger In these…
“My soul, the seas are rough, and thou a stranger In these false coasts; O keep aloof; there's danger; Cast forth thy plummet; see, a rock appears; Thy ships want sea-room; make it with thy tears.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet likens inner turmoil to a stormy sea, seeking safety amidst danger
In simple terms: Inner turmoil feels like a rough sea
Key Takeaway
Seek calm amid emotional storms
Themes
poetry
metaphor
emotion
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Therapeutic writing
- meditation on hardship
Key Concepts
Romanticism
psychological metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What “rock” offers you stability?
- How do you navigate emotional seas?