Years! Years, ye shall mix with me! Ye shall grow a part…
“Years! Years, ye shall mix with me! Ye shall grow a part Of the laughing Sea; Of the moaning heart Of the glittered wave Of the sun-gleam's dart In the ocean-grave. Fair, cold, and faithless wert thou, my own! For that I love Thy heart of stone! From the heights above To the depths below, Where dread things move, There is naught can show A life so trustless! Proud be thy crown! Ruthless, like none, save the Sea, alone!”
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 laments a cold, unfaithful love likened to a relentless sea, reflecting on betrayal and existential dread.
In simple terms: Love is likened to a cruel sea.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront unfaithful relationships.
Themes
love
betrayal
existentialism
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
Type
literary
emotive
When to use this quote
- relationship breakup
- personal growth
- creative writing
Key Concepts
sea metaphor
faithlessness
despair
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sea symbolize for you?
- Can you find hope after betrayal?
A Different Perspective
The intense imagery may obscure practical advice.