Hollow Heart Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
““They parted—ne'er to meet again! But never either found another To free the hollow heart from paining— They stood aloof, the scars remaining, Like cliffs which had been rent asunder; A dreary sea now flows between;— But neither heat, nor frost, nor thunder, Shall wholly do away, I ween, The marks of that which once hath been.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed, likely personal reflection, 19th century
The speaker reflects on deep emotional wounds that persist despite time and distance, likening them to scarred cliffs and a separating sea.
In simple terms: Emotional scars endure over time.
Key Takeaway
Heal and accept lingering pain.
Themes
loss
memory
healing
resilience
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- grief counseling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychological trauma
metaphor
time
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal scars shape your present?
- Can acceptance lessen their weight?
A Different Perspective
Poetry may romanticize pain, overlooking practical coping.
