When We Two Parted When we two parted In silence and…
““ When We Two Parted When we two parted In silence and tears, Half broken-hearted To sever for years, Pale grew thy cheek and cold, Colder thy kiss; Truly that hour foretold Sorrow to this. The dew of the morning Sunk chill on my brow— It felt like the warning Of what I feel now. Thy vows are all broken, And light is thy fame: I hear thy name spoken, And share in its shame. They name thee before me, A knell to mine ear; A shudder comes o'er me— Why wert thou so dear? They know not I knew thee, Who knew thee too well: Long, long shall I rue thee, Too deeply to tell. In secret we met— In silence I grieve, That thy heart could forget, Thy spirit deceive. If I should meet thee After long years, How should I greet thee? With silence and tears.””
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 mourns a broken relationship, feeling deep sorrow and shame, and anticipates future encounters with lingering pain.
In simple terms: Heartbreak and lingering grief after a lost love.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge loss and allow healing.
Themes
love
grief
betrayal
loneliness
regret
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- reunion
- emotional coping
- self‑compassion
Key Concepts
romantic tragedy
emotional trauma
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to release lingering sorrow?
- How might you honor the past without staying trapped?
A Different Perspective
The intensity of grief may fade over time, but unresolved feelings can hinder moving on.