Blow Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“O skies, be calm! O winds, blow free - Blow all my ships safe home to me! But if thou sendest some a-wrack, To never more come sailing back, Send any - all that skim the sea, But bring my love-ship home to me.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Ship" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, 1902
A plea for safe return of loved ones, fearing loss at sea while hoping for reunion.
In simple terms: Wants safe return of loved ones.
Key Takeaway
Cherish loved ones, hope for safe journeys.
Themes
love
hope
danger
separation
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- family reunion
- voyage
- wartime separation
- personal loss
Key Concepts
maritime
faith
longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you say to a loved one before a risky journey?
- How do you cope with fear of loss?
A Different Perspective
May not protect against inevitable tragedies.
