The night I tried to kill myself You came into my room and…
“The night I tried to kill myself You came into my room and wept For me. The beauty of your longing Held me like a plaintive song. You came into my room and wept, suffering my suffering, And held me like a plaintive song Till I myself became your sun. Suffering my suffering, You taught me well the source of pain Till I myself became your sun Shining on the world back home. You taught me well the source of pain: For me, the beauty of your longing, Shining on the world back home The night I tried to kill myself.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A person finds solace and transformation through another's compassionate empathy during deep despair.
In simple terms: Compassion can turn pain into purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek and offer deep empathy.
Themes
compassion
transformation
pain
healing
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- suicidal crisis
- grief counseling
- support groups
- personal healing
Key Concepts
empathy
shared suffering
spiritual rebirth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you become a source of compassionate support?
- What does it mean to become someone’s “sun”?
A Different Perspective
May rely on another's empathy, which can be unavailable.