Be near me now, My tormenter, my love, be near me— At this…
““Be near me now, My tormenter, my love, be near me— At this hour when night comes down, When, having drunk from the gash of sunset, darkness comes With the balm of musk in its hands, its diamond lancets, When it comes with cries of lamentation, with laughter with songs; Its blue-gray anklets of pain clinking with every step. At this hour when hearts, deep in their hiding places, Have begun to hope once more, when they start their vigil For hands still enfolded in sleeves; When wine being poured makes the sound of inconsolable children who, though you try with all your heart, cannot be soothed. When whatever you want to do cannot be done, When nothing is of any use; —At this hour when night comes down, When night comes, dragging its long face, dressed in mourning, Be with me, My tormenter, my love, be near me.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover pleads for companionship during darkness, expressing longing, pain, and hope amidst suffering.
In simple terms: Seek closeness in dark times.
Key Takeaway
Embrace support when feeling lost.
Themes
loneliness
hope
love
suffering
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime reflection
- grief counseling
- spiritual meditation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential yearning
emotional intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “tormentor” symbolize for you?
- How can you find inner strength without external presence?
A Different Perspective
The plea may idealize dependence, ignoring self‑reliance.