I would like to sing someone to sleep, to sit beside…
“I would like to sing someone to sleep, to sit beside someone and be there. I would like to rock you and sing softly and go with you to and from sleep. I would like to be the one in the house who knew: The night was cold. And I would like to listen in and listen out into you, into the world, into the woods. The clocks shout to one another striking, and one sees to the bottom of time. And down below one last, strange man walks by and rouses a strange dog. And after that comes silence. I have laid my eyes upon you wide; and they hold you gently and let you go when something stirs in the dark.”
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 intimate companionship, comfort, and shared silence, seeking to soothe and be present through life's cycles.
In simple terms: Desire for deep, caring presence.
Key Takeaway
Offer gentle support and attentive listening.
Themes
love
comfort
presence
silence
intimacy
nature
Mood
tender
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- caregiving
- nighttime rituals
- grief support
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
empathy
mindfulness
connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true presence look like in daily life?
- How can we balance giving comfort with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Idealized intimacy may be unrealistic or one‑sided.