Stanza 4: Basic Meaning

Last updated at August 26, 2026 by

Of human beings who passed her by
Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eyes.
Line by Line

Line 7: "Of human beings who passed her by"

Important words
passed her by → went past without stopping
Meaning: People keep walking past the woman.

Line 8: "Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eyes."

Important words
heeded → paid attention to
anxious → worried or afraid
Meaning: Nobody pays attention to the worried look in her eyes.
Summary of Stanza 4

" Of human beings who passed her by "

(People keep walking past the woman.)

" Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eyes. "

(Nobody pays attention to the worried look in her eyes.)

Overall meaning: People pass her without noticing the worried look in her eyes.

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