The poem explores the speaker's emotional state after a breakup, describing feelings of isolation and disconnection from others. The speaker reflects on past relationships and experiences, highlighting moments of intimacy and connection that have been lost. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with a focus on the pain of separation and the struggle to move forward.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist Literature, Classical Mythology