Cadence Quote by Kathleen Raine
“Strangers have crossed the sound, but not the sound of the dark oarsmen Or the golden-haired sons of kings, Strangers whose thought is not formed to the cadence of waves, Rhythm of the sickle, oar and milking pail”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Dark Oarsmen” (collection, 1970)
Strangers encounter the unknown, but the darkness of their intentions remains hidden, unlike the familiar rhythm of daily toil.
In simple terms: Unknowns hide deeper motives.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances.
Themes
mystery
trust
perception
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- first encounters
- business negotiations
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetic symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “dark oarsmen” symbolize?
- How do we discern hidden motives?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary; literal meaning unclear.
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