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“Message I heard a cry in the night, A thousand miles it came, Sharp as a flash of light, My name, my name! It was your voice I heard, You waked and loved me so -- I send you back this word, I know, I know!” quote by Sara Teasdale
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““ Message I heard a cry in the night, A thousand miles it came, Sharp as a flash of light, My name, my name! It was your voice I heard, You waked and loved me so -- I send you back this word, I know, I know!””

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 desperate call for connection, yearning for a loved one’s voice across distance.

In simple terms: Longing for a loved one’s voice.

Key Takeaway

Seek and cherish meaningful communication.

Themes

longing connection voice

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • nighttime reflection
  • writing a letter
  • separated lovers

Key Concepts

poetry yearning distance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the voice symbolize for you?
  • How do you respond to longing?
A Different Perspective

The poem’s intensity may feel overly dramatic.

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