The poem explores the theme of a troubled mind and the consequences of suppressing emotions. The speaker describes their inner turmoil, feeling like they are drowning in a sea of unrest, with no escape from their anguish. They lament that they have lost touch with nature and humanity, and that their heart is filled with bitterness and despair.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic