# To One Unsatisfied explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by George MacDonald.

## What happens

A brief poem addressing the feeling of loneliness even when surrounded by loved ones, suggesting that true rest is found only with the Father.

## Themes in this chapter

### Divine Fatherhood

The poem concludes that rest is only with the Father, emphasizing divine fatherhood as the source of peace.

### Longing for Immortality

The unsatisfied heart's longing points beyond earthly companionship to eternal rest.

## Character check-ins

### Love

Implied as the Father who alone provides rest.

### Unknown

The speaker addressing the unsatisfied one.

## Key lines

> When, with all the loved around thee, Still thy heart says, 'I am lonely,' It is well; the truth hath found thee: Rest is with the Father only.

Even when surrounded by loved ones, if you feel lonely, it is a sign that you have recognized the truth: true rest is found only in God the Father.

_The poem suggests that earthly relationships cannot fully satisfy the soul's deepest need._

## Links

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