Do you think it all meant nothing, all the longing? The longing for home? For indeed it now feels not like going, but like going back. All my life the godof the Mountain has been wooing me. Oh, look up once at least before the endand wish me joy. I am going to my lover. Do you not see now?

Summary

The quote reflects on the profound longing and desire for a sense of belonging and home. The speaker questions whether this longing was all in vain, highlighting the feeling of not just moving forward, but returning to a familiar place. The notion of a god of the Mountain symbolizes a higher power or force that has continuously enticed and called to the speaker. Ultimately, it becomes apparent that the speaker's destination is their lover, inviting the listener to acknowledge this realization and join in their expression of bliss and happiness.

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