The poem explores the idea that a person's soulmate can be recognized through an unspoken connection, and that this connection can transcend time and space. The speaker describes feeling an intense longing for someone they have not yet met, but sense is out there somewhere. When they finally meet, they will know each other instantly, without needing words or explanations.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1886 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational