Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part; Nay, I…
“Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part; Nay, I have done, you get no more of me, And I am glad, yea glad with all my heart That thus so cleanly I myself can free; Shake hands forever, cancel all our vows, And when we meet at any time again, Be it not seen in either of our brows That we one jot of former love retain.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes a mutual decision to end a relationship, seeking freedom and finality, while acknowledging lingering affection.
In simple terms: Ending a love with mutual release and lingering feelings.
Key Takeaway
Accept the end, cherish the good, move forward.
Themes
love
separation
freedom
closure
emotion
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- breakups
- divorce
- friendship endings
- personal growth
Key Concepts
mutual consent
emotional release
finality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true closure feel like?
- How can you honor past love while moving on?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize painful separation.