Broken Quote by J. Milton Hayes
“There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, There's a little marble cross below the town, There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the yellow god forever gazes down.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Yellow Idol, 1915
A cryptic scene of longing and loss under a distant deity.
In simple terms: Mystery and grief in a foreign setting.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on unseen sorrow and yearning.
Themes
loss
longing
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
enigmatic
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- travel
- grief counseling
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
symbolism
mythology
existential angst
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the yellow idol symbolize?
- How does the setting affect the mood?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary widely.
