Away Quote by Theodore Roethke
“What falls away is always. And is near.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lost Garden, Theodore Roethke, 1948
What disappears is also present nearby, suggesting continuity beyond loss.
In simple terms: Loss and presence coexist.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden continuities.
Themes
loss
presence
continuity
perception
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- spiritual contemplation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
existential reflection
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “always” imply about permanence?
- How can you find presence in absence?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize loss.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
