A few cold words on yonder stone, A corpse as cold as they…
““A few cold words on yonder stone, A corpse as cold as they can be - Vain words, and mouldering dust, alone - Can this be all that's left of thee? O, no! thy spirit lingers still Where'er thy sunny smile was seen: There's less of darkness, less of chill On earth, than if thou hadst not been. Thou breathest in my bosom yet, And dwellest in my beating heart; And, while I cannot quite forget, Thou, darling, canst not quite depart.””
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 mourns a lost loved one, asserting that their spirit lives on in memory and love, outweighing physical absence.
In simple terms: Love keeps the dead alive in our hearts.
Key Takeaway
Cherish memories to feel their presence.
Themes
grief
love
memory
spirituality
Mood
sorrowful
hopeful
Type
elegiac
reflective
When to use this quote
- funeral rites
- anniversary remembrance
- personal reflection
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
afterlife
presence
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep loved ones present?
- What rituals help you feel their spirit?
A Different Perspective
Physical death cannot erase emotional impact.