Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rim

Water, water, everywhere,And all the boards did shrink.Water, water everywhere,Nor any drop to drink.The very deep did rot: O Christ!That ever this should be!Yea, slimy things did crawl with legsUpon the slimy sea.

Water, water, everywhere,And all the boards did shrink.Water

Summary

This quote is from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It describes the desperation of a sailor stranded in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by water but unable to quench his thirst. It highlights the irony and tragedy of his situation. The stanza also alludes to the deteriorating state of the water, as it becomes putrid and infested with slimy creatures. It conveys themes of isolation, suffering, and the unpredictable and hostile nature of the sea.

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By Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rim

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