Beauty crowds me till I die. Beauty, mercy have on me! Yet…
“Beauty crowds me till I die. Beauty, mercy have on me! Yet if I expire to-day Let it be in sight of thee!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet longs for beauty and mercy, pleading to die in the presence of the divine.
In simple terms: Desire for beauty and divine presence at death
Seek beauty and mercy in life
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- poetry analysis
- spiritual reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “beauty” represent for the poet?
- How does divine presence shape one’s view of death?
Focus on beauty may ignore other life aspects