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There in the windy flood of morning Longing lifted its…

“There in the windy flood of morning Longing lifted its weight from me, Lost as a sob in the midst of cheering, Swept as a sea-bird out to sea.” quote by Sara Teasdale
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“There in the windy flood of morning Longing lifted its weight from me, Lost as a sob in the midst of cheering, Swept as a sea-bird out to sea.”

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 feels a release from longing, likened to a sea bird soaring away, expressing emotional liberation.

In simple terms: Longing lifts away like a bird flying free.

Key Takeaway

Embrace moments of emotional release.

Themes

emotion freedom nature poetry transformation

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

metaphor inner peace renewal

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt a sudden emotional lift?
  • What helps you sustain that freedom?
A Different Perspective

Release may be temporary, not permanent.

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