Air Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
“Tiresome heart, forever living and dying, House without air, I leave you and lock your door. Wild swans, come over the town, come over The town again, trailing your legs and crying!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The House Without Air", Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1925
The poem juxtaposes a restless heart with a barren house, using wild swans as a metaphor for fleeting freedom and lingering sorrow.
In simple terms: A restless heart feels trapped, yearning for freedom.
Key Takeaway
Seek freedom and release emotional burdens.
Themes
loneliness
freedom
longing
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
nature symbolism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the house represent in your life?
- How can you let go of lingering sorrow?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may be too abstract for concrete action.
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