Buried Quote by Allen Tate
“I had kept opaque Down deeper than the canyons undersea The sullen spectrum of a buried lake Nobody saw; not seen even by me.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lost World, 1935
A hidden, deep emotional pain remains unseen even by the sufferer.
In simple terms: Deep hidden pain unseen.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge inner wounds.
Themes
pain
seclusion
self
awareness
psychology
introspection
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
introspective
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
emotional depth
unconscious
isolation
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions lie beneath your awareness?
- How can you notice hidden pain?
A Different Perspective
Even the self may miss its own suffering.
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