Out in the sky the great dark clouds are massing; I look…
““Out in the sky the great dark clouds are massing; I look far out into the pregnant night, Where I can hear a solemn booming gun And catch the gleaming of a random light, That tells me that the ship I seek is passing, passing. My tearful eyes my soul's deep hurt are glassing; For I would hail and check that ship of ships. I stretch my hands imploring, cry aloud, My voice falls dead a foot from mine own lips, And but its ghost doth reach that vessel, passing, passing. O Earth, O Sky, O Ocean, both surpassing, O heart of mine, O soul that dreads the dark! Is there no hope for me? Is there no way That I may sight and check that speeding bark Which out of sight and sound is passing, passing?””
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 laments feeling isolated, yearning for connection, and fearing that hope and rescue are slipping away as the desired ship passes by.
In simple terms: Feeling alone and longing for help that seems out of reach.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection and express hope despite distance.
Themes
loneliness
yearning
hope
despair
spiritual yearning
Mood
melancholic
reflective
longing
Type
poetic
philosophical
emotive
When to use this quote
- nighttime reflection
- personal crisis
- spiritual meditation
Key Concepts
existential longing
search for meaning
human connection
Practical Applications
- Artistic expression
- literary analysis
- psychological insight
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “ship” symbolize for you?
- How can you find hope when help seems distant?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotional states.