Body Quote by William Butler Yeats
“I--love's skein upon the ground, My body in the tomb-- Shall leap into the light lost In my mother's womb.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Second Coming, 1919
The speaker contrasts earthly decay with a yearning for rebirth, suggesting a return to a primordial, protected state.
In simple terms: Desire to escape death and return to a safe origin.
Key Takeaway
Seek renewal beyond current suffering.
Themes
death
rebirth
spiritual longing
transcendence
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief coping
- spiritual crisis
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
existentialism
mythic symbolism
psychic renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “light” symbolize for you?
- How can you honor the past while embracing renewal?
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