"The Dry Salvages" is the third poem in T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, published in 1943. The poem explores themes of time, memory, and the relationship between the individual and the universe. It reflects on the nature of existence and the human experience, using the metaphor of a ship navigating through life’s uncertainties. Set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River, the poem emphasizes the importance of spiritual awareness and the search for meaning. Eliot employs rich imagery and philosophical musings, inviting readers to contemplate their place in the world and the passage of time.