Away Quote by Amy Lowell
““ The Taxi When I go away from you The world beats dead Like a slackened drum. I call out for you against the jutted stars And shout into the ridges of the wind. Streets coming fast, One after the other, Wedge you away from me, And the lamps of the city prick my eyes So that I can no longer see your face. Why should I leave you, To wound myself upon the sharp edges of the night?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Taxi” by Amy Lowell, 1925
The speaker feels isolated, yearning for a loved one while the city’s noise and darkness amplify loneliness.
In simple terms: Loneliness amplified by city life.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection despite distance.
Themes
loneliness
yearning
city
darkness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- night walks
- long-distance relationships
- urban stress
- seeking solace
Key Concepts
existential longing
urban isolation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the city affect your emotional state?
- What can you do to feel closer to loved ones?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize suffering, overlooking practical solutions.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
