I AM RESTLESS AM restless. I am athirst for far-away…
““I AM RESTLESS AM restless. I am athirst for far-away things. My soul goes out in a longing to touch the skirt of the dim distance. O Great Beyond, O the keen call of thy flute! I forget, I ever forget, that I have no wings to fly, that I am bound in this spot evermore. I am eager and wakeful, I am a stranger in a strange land. Thy breath comes to me whispering an impossible hope. Thy tongue is known to my heart as its very own. O Far-to-seek, O the keen call of thy flute! I forget, I ever forget, that I know not the way, that I have not the winged horse. I am listless, I am a wanderer in my heart. In the sunny haze of the languid hours, what vast vision of thine takes shape in the blue of the sky! O Farthest end, O the keen call of thy flute! I forget, I ever forget, that the gates are shut everywhere in the house where I dwell alone!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A soul yearning for distant, unattainable experiences feels trapped yet hopeful, longing for transcendence beyond earthly limits.
In simple terms: Longing for distant dreams while feeling confined.
Key Takeaway
Embrace yearning as a guide to inner growth.
Themes
longing
spirituality
confinement
hope
wanderlust
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- travel planning
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Existential yearning
transcendence
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner desire can you pursue today?
- How can longing become productive?
A Different Perspective
The yearning may lead to stagnation if not channeled into action.