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“Go gather by the humming sea Some twisted, echo-harbouring shell. And to its lips thy story tell, And they thy comforters will be. Rewording in melodious guile Thy fretful words a little while, Till they shall singing fade in ruth And die a pearly brotherhood; For words alone are certain good…” quote by W.B. Yeats
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““Go gather by the humming sea Some twisted, echo-harbouring shell. And to its lips thy story tell, And they thy comforters will be. Rewording in melodious guile Thy fretful words a little while, Till they shall singing fade in ruth And die a pearly brotherhood; For words alone are certain good: Sing, then, for this is also sooth. -from "The Song of the Happy Shepherd””

W.B. Yeats

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Poetic verses urge sharing stories with the sea, using music to soothe and transform troubled words into comfort.

In simple terms: Share stories with the sea to find comfort.

Key Takeaway

Use artistic expression to heal.

Themes

creativity healing communication

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • writing workshops
  • music composition
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

metaphor sound emotional release

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can music truly ease emotional pain?
  • What role does metaphor play in coping?
A Different Perspective

Art may not resolve practical problems.

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