Drawn up on shore, our boats await the day. Under a dying…
““Drawn up on shore, our boats await the day. Under a dying moon the rapids gleam. The wind picks up, the lanterns toss and sway, And rain creeps gently down the moaning stream. Still falls the rain when morning gongs resound. The cliffs are green walls mounting to the dawn. Our boats push forth, the gray gulls wheel around -- And I am desolate, for you are gone.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet feels desolate as nature’s beauty persists while a loved one is gone.
In simple terms: Nature continues despite personal loss.
Key Takeaway
Find solace in the world around you.
Themes
loss
nature
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- mindful walking
- creative writing
Key Concepts
transience
human emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the rain symbolize?
- How can you honor the absent one?
A Different Perspective
Nature can’t heal all wounds.