Bird Quote by Sara Teasdale
“There in the windy flood of morning Longing lifted its weight from me, Lost as a sob in the midst of cheering, Swept as a sea-bird out to sea.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Morning Longing,” 1915
The speaker feels a release from longing, likened to a sea bird soaring away, expressing emotional liberation.
In simple terms: Longing lifts away like a bird flying free.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments of emotional release.
Themes
emotion
freedom
nature
poetry
transformation
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
metaphor
inner peace
renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt a sudden emotional lift?
- What helps you sustain that freedom?
A Different Perspective
Release may be temporary, not permanent.
