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O sleepless as the river under thee, / Vaulting the sea…

“O sleepless as the river under thee, / Vaulting the sea, the prairies' dreaming sod, / Onto us lowliest sometime sweep, descend / And of the curveship lend a myth to God.” quote by Hart Crane
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““O sleepless as the river under thee, / Vaulting the sea, the prairies' dreaming sod, / Onto us lowliest sometime sweep, descend / And of the curveship lend a myth to God.””

Hart Crane

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 likens restless thoughts to a river that overflows, merging natural forces into a divine narrative.

In simple terms: Restless thoughts become a powerful, divine force.

Key Takeaway

Channel restlessness into creative expression.

Themes

creativity nature spirituality

Mood

introspective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • meditation
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

metaphor personification

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does restlessness fuel your creativity?
  • Can you find calm within the flow?
A Different Perspective

May become overwhelming without grounding.

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