See the hand that nursed the serpent. The fine hasped…
“See the hand that nursed the serpent. The fine hasped pipes of her fingerbones. The skin bewenned and speckled. The veins are milkblue and bulby. A thin gold ring set with diamonds. That raised the once child's heart of her to agonies of passion before I was. Here is the anguish of mortality. Hopes wrecked, love sundered. See the mother sorrowing. How everything that I was warned of's come to pass.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human mortality and suffering are intertwined with love, loss, and the inevitable decay of life.
In simple terms: Life’s fragility brings pain and love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compassion amid suffering.
Themes
mortality
love
loss
decay
anguish
Mood
somber
poignant
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- war zones
- terminal illness
- personal loss
Key Concepts
existentialism
human condition
emotional trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean when faced with mortality?
- How can we find meaning amid suffering?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be elusive when confronting inevitable decline.