Now from his breast into the eyes the ache of longing…
“Now from his breast into the eyes the ache of longing mounted, and he wept at last, his dear wife, clear and faithful, in his arms, longed for as the sunwarmed earth is longed for by a swimmer spent in rough water where his ship went down under Poseidon's blows, gale winds and tons of sea. Few men can keep alive through a big serf to crawl, clotted with brine, on kindly beaches in joy, in joy, knowing the abyss behind: and so she too rejoiced, her gaze upon her husband, her white arms round him pressed as though forever.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover’s longing and reunion evoke deep emotional tides, mirroring sea’s turbulence and calm.
In simple terms: Longing leads to reunion.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love through trials.
Themes
love
longing
reunion
Mood
poetic
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- separation
- personal loss
- spiritual journey
Key Concepts
mythology
human emotion
nature metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does longing teach you?
- How do you navigate emotional storms?
A Different Perspective
May idealize suffering.