Out of the rolling ocean the crowd came a drop gently to…
““Out of the rolling ocean the crowd came a drop gently to me, Whispering I love you, before long I die, I have travel'd a long way merely to look on you to touch you, For I could not die till I once look'd on you, For I fear'd I might afterward lose you. Now we have met, we have look'd, we are safe, Return in peace to the ocean my love, I too am part of that ocean my love, we are not so much separated, Behold the great rondure, the cohesion of all, how perfect! But as for me, for you, the irresistible sea is to separate us, As for an hour carrying us diverse, yet cannot carry us diverse forever; Be not impatient--a little space--know you I salute the air, the ocean and the land, Every day at sundown for your dear sake my love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover expresses yearning, the fleeting nature of connection, and acceptance of inevitable separation while celebrating unity with nature.
In simple terms: Love meets longing, and nature is both bond and barrier.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments, accept change, honor shared unity.
Themes
love
longing
nature
impermanence
unity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
romantic
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- grief
- spiritual contemplation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Romanticism
Transcendentalism
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance desire for closeness with acceptance of change?
- What does nature symbolize in your relationships?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize separation, overlooking practical coping.