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Peace flows into me As the tide to the pool by the shore…

“Peace flows into me As the tide to the pool by the shore; It is mine forevermore, It ebbs not back like the sea. I am the pool of blue That worships the vivid sky; My hopes were heaven-high, They are all fulfilled in you. I am the pool of gold When sunset burns and dies,– You are my deepening…” quote by Sara Teasdale
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““Peace flows into me As the tide to the pool by the shore; It is mine forevermore, It ebbs not back like the sea. I am the pool of blue That worships the vivid sky; My hopes were heaven-high, They are all fulfilled in you. I am the pool of gold When sunset burns and dies,– You are my deepening skies, Give me your stars to hold.””

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.

The speaker likens their heart to a pool that receives endless, unchanging peace and love from the beloved, merging personal hope with celestial imagery.

In simple terms: Heart receives endless peace and love from beloved.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love as a steady, limitless source.

Themes

love spirituality nature hope union

Mood

tranquil hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • romantic relationship
  • creative writing
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Transcendence union with cosmos inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain inner peace when love changes?
  • What does the sky symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may idealize love, overlooking real relational challenges.

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