O sleep! O sleep! Do not forget me. Sometimes come and…
“O sleep! O sleep! Do not forget me. Sometimes come and sweep, Now I have nothing left, thy healing hand Over the lids that crave thy visits bland, Thou kind, thou comforting one. For I have seen his face, as I desired, And all my story is done. O, I am tired.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker longs for sleep as a soothing escape from exhaustion and emotional pain.
In simple terms: Yearning for restful relief.
Key Takeaway
Seek restorative rest.
Themes
loneliness
exhaustion
comfort
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
contemplative
When to use this quote
- nighttime routine
- mental health
- grief coping
Key Concepts
sleep
healing
solace
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sleep represent for you?
- How can you address the source of your fatigue?
A Different Perspective
Sleep may not solve underlying issues.