Quote by Roman Payne

With the need for the self in the time of another / I left my seaport grim and dear / knowing good work could be made / in the state governed by both Hope and Despair.

With the need for the self in the time of another / I left m

Summary

This quote suggests that the self, in relation to others, is essential. The speaker is leaving their beloved seaport because they recognize that productive and meaningful work can only be achieved in a state where both hope and despair coexist. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the intertwining nature of positive and negative aspects in life, believing that valuable experiences and growth can arise from navigating both states of optimism and disillusionment.

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Life Poetry Work Hope Travel Decisions Despair Choices Poems Poem Hope And Despair Aloneness Seaport

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