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Lovers Quote by Sara Teasdale

“In Warsaw in Poland Half the world away, The one I love best of all Thought of me to-day; I know, for I went Winged as a bird, In the wide flowing wind His own voice I heard; His arms were round me In a ferny place, I looked in the pool And there was his face– But now it is night And the cold…” quote by Sara Teasdale
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““In Warsaw in Poland Half the world away, The one I love best of all Thought of me to-day; I know, for I went Winged as a bird, In the wide flowing wind His own voice I heard; His arms were round me In a ferny place, I looked in the pool And there was his face– But now it is night And the cold stars say: 'Warsaw in Poland Is half the world away.””

Sara Teasdale

About This Quote

A nostalgic yearning for a distant loved one, blending personal longing with the geography of Warsaw, expressed through vivid natural imagery.

In simple terms: Longing across distance

Key Takeaway

Distance intensifies love

Themes

longing place nature memory distance

Mood

melancholy wistful dreamy

Type

poetic personal lyrical

When to use this quote

  • missing a lover
  • reflecting on a past relationship
  • contemplating separation
  • writing poetry
  • dreaming of reunion

Key Concepts

nostalgia personification contrast

Practical Applications

  • poetry writing
  • emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does distance shape emotional intensity?
  • What role does nature play in expressing longing?
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