I went to bed and woke in the middle of the night thinking…
“I went to bed and woke in the middle of the night thinking I heard someone cry, thinking I myself was weeping, and I felt my face and it was dry. Then I looked at the window and thought: Why, yes, it's just the rain, the rain, always the rain, and turned over, sadder still, and fumbled about for my dripping sleep and tried to slip it back on.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A night‑time encounter with rain triggers a deep, melancholic reflection on loneliness and yearning.
In simple terms: Rain makes the narrator feel sad and reflective.
Key Takeaway
Accept the rain as a symbol of inner feeling.
Themes
loneliness
melancholy
reflection
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- late night walks
- rainy evenings
- writing sessions
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
nature as metaphor
solitude
Questions to Reflect On
- What does rain symbolize for you?
- How do you cope with sudden sadness?
A Different Perspective
Rain is external; the feeling may persist regardless.