The boat that took my love away He sent again to me To tell me that he would not sleep Alone beneath the sea.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A boat sent back by a lost love claims he won't sleep alone under the sea.
- In plain terms
- My love sent a boat to say he isn't alone underwater.
- What can you take from it?
- Messages of connection survive death.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can love cross death?
- Why do we seek signs?
Another view
It romanticizes the separation of death.
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