Alas, I have grieved so I am hard to love. Yet love…
“Alas, I have grieved so I am hard to love. Yet love me--wilt thou? Open thine heart wide, And fold within, the wet wings of thy dove.”
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 feels grief has hardened their capacity for love, yet still begs for affection, using tender imagery of a dove.
In simple terms: Grief hardens love, but they still seek it.
Open your heart despite past pain.
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When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- mental health support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love heal grief?
- How do you express vulnerability?
Love may be fragile after trauma.