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“Right now he's like the ocean at night- you know it's there, but even though the lights are coming on you can't see it and all you know of it is washing sound somewhere sighing in the back room of a house when they think no one is listening.” quote by Polly Johnson
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““Right now he's like the ocean at night- you know it's there, but even though the lights are coming on you can't see it and all you know of it is washing sound somewhere sighing in the back room of a house when they think no one is listening.””

Polly Johnson

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, personal writing, 2023

The unseen presence feels like a distant, mysterious ocean, known only by its sound.

In simple terms: Invisible feelings are felt through sounds.

Key Takeaway

Listen for hidden emotions.

Themes

mystery presence silence

Mood

introspective enigmatic

Type

poetic lyative

When to use this quote

  • nighttime contemplation
  • creative writing
  • meditation
  • listening practice

Key Concepts

perception inner life

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden feelings do you sense?
  • How does silence reveal truth?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure concrete meaning.

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