THE HOST is riding from Knocknarea And over the grave of…
““THE HOST is riding from Knocknarea And over the grave of Clooth-na-bare; Caolte tossing his burning hair And Niamh calling Away, come away: Empty your heart of its mortal dream. The winds awaken, the leaves whirl round, Our cheeks are pale, our hair is unbound, Our breasts are heaving, our eyes are a-gleam, Our arms are waving, our lips are apart; And if any gaze on our rushing band, We come between him and the deed of his hand, We come between him and the hope of his heart. The host is rushing ’twixt night and day, And where is there hope or deed as fair? Caolte tossing his burning hair, And Niamh calling Away, come away””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem evokes a mystical journey confronting mortality, urging release of worldly attachments.
In simple terms: Let go of mortal dreams.
Key Takeaway
Embrace transcendence.
Themes
mortality
spirituality
myth
nature
transcendence
Mood
melancholic
ethereal
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ritual meditation
- artistic expression
- grief processing
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
symbolism
ritual
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “empty your heart” mean to you?
- How do you confront mortality?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary; poetic language can obscure meaning.