All alone Quote by Harry Kemp
“Where the vast cloudless sky was broken by one crow I sat upon a hill - all alone - long ago; But I never felt so lonely and so out of God's way, As here, where I brush elbows with a thousand every day.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Sky and the Crowd, 1915
Solitude once felt profound, yet now surrounded by many, he feels isolated despite company.
In simple terms: Loneliness persists amid crowds.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper connections.
Themes
loneliness
urban life
spiritual yearning
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- city living
- public spaces
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
social isolation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find intimacy in crowds?
- What rituals foster genuine bonds?
A Different Perspective
Physical presence can’t guarantee emotional closeness.
