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Let us clear a little space, And make Love a burial-place…

“Let us clear a little space, And make Love a burial-place. He is dead, dear, as you see, And he wearies you and me.” quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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“Let us clear a little space, And make Love a burial-place. He is dead, dear, as you see, And he wearies you and me.”

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love is suggested as a burial place, implying it can be a site of death and mourning.

In simple terms: Love can feel like a grave.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s potential for pain.

Themes

loss grief love

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • bereavement
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

mortality emotional burden

Questions to Reflect On

  • How have you felt love’s weight?
  • What heals after love’s loss?
A Different Perspective

Love isn’t always uplifting.

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