Awake Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
“But you, you foolish girl, you have gone home to a leaky castle across the sea to lie awake in linen smelling of lavender, and hear the nightingale, and long for me.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Love Song of a Leaky Castle” (published 1925)
She longs for a lover while confined in a distant, fragrant, and melancholic setting
In simple terms: Longing for love in a distant, scented castle
Key Takeaway
Embrace yearning despite physical separation
Themes
love
longing
separation
Mood
melancholic
yearning
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- Traveling lovers
- nighttime reflection
- dreamy settings
- personal letters
Key Concepts
Romanticism
nature imagery
emotional yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the lavender scent symbolize?
- How does distance intensify desire?
A Different Perspective
The idealized setting may overlook practical obstacles
