Ah, then, upon my bedroom I do draw The blind to hide the…
“Ah, then, upon my bedroom I do draw The blind to hide the garden, where the moon Enjoys the open blossoms as they straw Their beauty for his taking, boon for boon. And I do lift my aching arms to you, And I do lift my anguished, avid breast, And I do weep for very pain of you, And fling myself at the doors of sleep, for rest.”
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 hides in a garden, yearning for love and sleep, expressing deep longing and pain.
In simple terms: Longing for love and rest.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel and process deep emotions.
Themes
love
longing
night
poetry
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- journaling
- artistic creation
- therapy
- meditation
Key Concepts
emotional expression
romantic yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts soothe your yearning?
- How can you channel pain into art?
A Different Perspective
Intense emotion may lead to despair if unaddressed.