There is a pain so utter, it swallows being up; The covers…
“There is a pain so utter, it swallows being up; The covers the abyss with a trance So memory can step around, across, upon it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Intense sorrow can dominate consciousness, yet memory creates a navigable path around it.
In simple terms: Pain overwhelms, memory guides.
Use memory to move beyond suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- meditation practice
- therapeutic art
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does memory shape your healing?
- Can you find beauty in pain?
Memory may trap one in endless rumination.