When the weather's nice, my parents go out quite…
““When the weather's nice, my parents go out quite frequently and stick a bunch of flowers on old Allie's grave. I went with them a couple of times, but I cut it out. In the first place, I don't enjoy seeing him in that crazy cemetery. Surrounded by dead guys and tombstones and all. It wasn't too bad when the sun was out, but twice—twice—we were there when it started to rain. It was awful. It rained on his lousy tombstone, and it rained on the grass on his stomach. It rained all over the place. All the visitors that were visiting the cemetery started running like hell over to their cars. That's what nearly drove me crazy. All the visitors could get in their cars and turn on their radios and all and then go someplace nice for dinner—everybody except Allie. I couldn't stand it. I know it's only his body and all that's in the cemetery, and his soul's in Heaven and all that crap, but I couldn't stand it anyway. I just wished he wasn't there.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator describes the discomfort and emotional turmoil of visiting a loved one's grave, especially in bad weather, highlighting grief and the clash between personal sorrow and public normalcy.
In simple terms: Visiting a grave in rain feels chaotic and painful.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge grief without letting external chaos overwhelm you.
Themes
grief
family
loss
rituals
environment
Mood
sad
reflective
frustrated
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- funeral visits
- rainy days
- family gatherings
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mortality
memory
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with grief when surroundings are uncomfortable?
- What rituals help you find peace at a grave?
A Different Perspective
Weather can intensify emotional pain, making mourning harder.