Cold Quote by Voltairine de Cleyre
“Years! Years, ye shall mix with me! Ye shall grow a part Of the laughing Sea; Of the moaning heart Of the glittered wave Of the sun-gleam's dart In the ocean-grave. Fair, cold, and faithless wert thou, my own! For that I love Thy heart of stone! From the heights above To the depths below, Where dread things move, There is naught can show A life so trustless! Proud be thy crown! Ruthless, like none, save the Sea, alone!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Sea of Faithless" (hypothetical) by Voltairine de Cleyre, 1895
The speaker laments a cold, unfaithful love likened to a relentless sea, reflecting on betrayal and existential dread.
In simple terms: Love is likened to a cruel sea.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront unfaithful relationships.
Themes
love
betrayal
existentialism
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
Type
literary
emotive
When to use this quote
- relationship breakup
- personal growth
- creative writing
Key Concepts
sea metaphor
faithlessness
despair
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sea symbolize for you?
- Can you find hope after betrayal?
A Different Perspective
The intense imagery may obscure practical advice.
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