Tell them I came, and no one answered, That I kept my…
“Tell them I came, and no one answered, That I kept my word," he said. Never the least stir made the listeners, Though every word he spake Fell echoing through the shadowiness of the still house From the one man left awake: Ay, they heard his foot upon the stirrup, And the sound of iron on stone, And how the silence surged softly backward, When the plunging hoofs were gone.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A solitary figure’s words echo in a silent house, stirring unseen listeners.
In simple terms: Words can resonate even in silence.
Key Takeaway
Listen for the impact of your words.
Themes
solitude
communication
echoes
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- late‑night reflections
- storytelling gatherings
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
silence
presence
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does silence reveal about the speaker?
- How do you feel when your words linger?
A Different Perspective
Listeners may be absent; meaning can be lost.