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All through the deep blue night The fountain sang alone…

“All through the deep blue night The fountain sang alone; It sang to the drowsy heart of the satyr carved in stone. The fountain sang and sang But the satyr never stirred- Only the great white moon In the empty heaven heard.” quote by Sara Teasdale
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“All through the deep blue night The fountain sang alone; It sang to the drowsy heart of the satyr carved in stone. The fountain sang and sang But the satyr never stirred- Only the great white moon In the empty heaven heard.”

Sara Teasdale

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A solitary fountain sings in the night, echoing a longing heart that remains unmoved while the moon listens.

In simple terms: Lonely yearning in night;Unrequited longing;Moon as silent witness

Key Takeaway

Recognize quiet yearning;Find solace in stillness

Themes

loneliness unrequited love nighttime

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic lyantic

When to use this quote

  • night walks
  • artistic contemplation
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

poetry romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you comfort a yearning heart?
  • What does the moon symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The moon’s silence may not ease the heart’s ache

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