Being your slave, what should I do but tend Upon the hours…
““Being your slave, what should I do but tend Upon the hours and times of your desire? I have no precious time at all to spend, Nor services to do till you require. Nor dare I question with my jealous thought Where you may be or your affairs suppose, But like a sad slave stay and think of nought Save where you are, how happy you make those.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker portrays a servile devotion, offering to fulfill any desire without personal time or questioning, reflecting an extreme self‑sacrifice and loss of autonomy.
In simple terms: Total devotion erodes self‑agency.
Key Takeaway
Unconditional service can be self‑destructive.
Themes
servitude
desire
autonomy
self‑sacrifice
identity
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
lament
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- cult dynamics
- personal essays
Key Concepts
power dynamics
personal boundaries
Practical Applications
- psychotherapy
- literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of losing personal boundaries?
- How can one balance devotion with self‑respect?