The Sea-Wife

"The Sea-Wife" is a narrative poem by Edith Sitwell that explores themes of escape, longing, and the connection between humans and nature. It depicts a woman who desires freedom from her terrestrial life and is metaphorically linked to the sea, representing vastness and mystery. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, the poem portrays her yearning to return to the ocean’s embrace, emphasizing the deep human instinct to seek liberation and unity with the natural world. Overall, it reflects on transformation and the universal desire for liberation and belonging.