Quote by Tomas Transtromer

A ship's engine far away on the water expands the summer-night horizon. Both joy and sorrow swell in the dew's magnifying glass. Without really knowing, we divine; our life has a sister ship, following quietly another route. While the sun blazes behind the islands.

A ship's engine far away on the water expands the summer-nig

Summary

This quote beautifully captures the interconnectedness and mystery of life. The image of a ship's engine expanding the horizon symbolizes how elements in our surroundings can shape our experiences and emotions. The mention of joy and sorrow magnified in the dew's magnifying glass suggests that even the smallest moments have the ability to evoke deep feelings within us. The idea that our life has a sister ship following a different path implies that parallel to our own journey, there are unseen forces or alternate paths influencing our destiny. Meanwhile, the sun blazing behind the islands serves as a reminder of the powerful forces at play in the world beyond our immediate perception.

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