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Breasts Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

“Moon and Sea You are the moon, dear love, and I the sea: The tide of hope swells high within my breast, And hides the rough dark rocks of life's unrest When your fond eyes smile near in perigee. But when that loving face is turned from me, Low falls the tide, and the grim rocks appear, And earth's…” quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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“Moon and Sea You are the moon, dear love, and I the sea: The tide of hope swells high within my breast, And hides the rough dark rocks of life's unrest When your fond eyes smile near in perigee. But when that loving face is turned from me, Low falls the tide, and the grim rocks appear, And earth's dim coast-line seems a thing to fear. You are the moon, dear one, and I the sea.”

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

About This Quote

Source Poem: Moon and Sea, 1900

Love is likened to the moon and sea, showing how affection lifts spirits and steadies the heart.

In simple terms: Love lifts us like moonlight on the sea.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love to steady your emotions.

Themes

love hope contrast nature metaphor

Mood

poetic hopeful

Type

poetry inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • meditation
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

romantic idealism emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love affect your emotional tides?
  • What steadies you when love feels distant?
A Different Perspective

Love can also bring pain when absent.

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