# Peace explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Georgia Douglas Johnson.

## What happens

The speaker finds solace and tranquility in nature, retreating from the chaos of human society into a peaceful woodland where the heart's turmoil is quieted and the self is both forgotten and forgotten by the world.

## Themes in this chapter

### Isolation and Otherness

The speaker deliberately withdraws from the 'throbbing crowd' to find solitude in the wood, embracing a state of being forgotten and forgetting the world.

### Spirituality and Transcendence

The natural setting offers a transcendent experience where the heart's tumult is stilled, suggesting a spiritual connection to the wood's silent call.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown

The speaker seeks peace and forgetfulness in the embrace of nature.

## Key lines

> Peace I rest me deep within the wood, Drawn by its silent call, Far from the throbbing crowd of men On nature’s breast I fall.

I find peace by resting deep in the forest, pulled by its quiet invitation, away from the noisy masses, and I surrender myself to nature.

_The opening lines establish the theme of retreat from society into nature's embrace._

> The tumult of my heart is stilled, Within this sheltered spot, Deep in the bosom of the wood, Forgetting, and⁠—forgot!

The chaos in my heart becomes calm in this protected place, deep in the heart of the forest, where I forget everything and am myself forgotten.

_The conclusion emphasizes the complete release from emotional turmoil and worldly concerns._

## Links

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