Bond Quote by Sara Teasdale
““We are two eagles Flying together Under the heavens, Over the mountains, Stretched on the wind. Sunlight heartens us, Blind snow baffles us, Clouds wheel after us Ravelled and thinned. We are like eagles But when Death harries us, Human and humbled When one of us goes, Let the other follow, Let the flight be ended, Let the fire blacken, Let the book close.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Eagles” by Sara Teasdale, 1915
The poem likens shared love to soaring eagles, celebrating unity, freedom, and the inevitable loss that ends the partnership.
In simple terms: Love is like two eagles flying together, ending when one dies.
Key Takeaway
Cherish shared journeys while they last.
Themes
love
unity
loss
nature
transcendence
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
metaphorical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- nature retreats
Key Concepts
symbolism
duality
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor a partnership after loss?
- What does the eagle symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize death, overlooking grief’s complexity.
