Quote by Henry David Thoreau, Journals, 1

I was born upon thy bank, river,My blood flows in thy stream,And thou meanderest foreverAt the bottom of my dream.

I was born upon thy bank, river,My blood flows in thy stream

Summary

This quote suggests a deep connection to nature, as the speaker associates their birth with a specific river. The mention of their blood flowing in the river's stream implies a sense of unity and intertwined existence. The use of "meanderest forever" evokes a perpetual and timeless quality, symbolizing the river's enduring presence in the speaker's subconscious. Ultimately, the quote expresses a profound relationship between the speaker's inner world and the eternal flow of the natural world, emphasizing the immersive influence of nature on their dreams and identity.

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By Henry David Thoreau, Journals, 1

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