Then you my goddess with your immortal lips smiling Would…
““Then you my goddess with your immortal lips smiling Would ask what now afflicts me, why again I am calling and what now I with my restive heart Desired: Whom now shall I beguile To bring you to her love? Who now injures you, Sappho? For if she flees, soon shall she chase And, rejecting gifts, soon shall she give. If she does not love you, she shall do so soon Whatsoever is her will. Come to me now to end this consuming pain Bringing what my heart desires to be brought: Be yourself my ally in this fight.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A passionate plea to a beloved, seeking relief from longing through shared love and mutual support.
In simple terms: Ask the beloved for comfort and love to ease pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection to heal desire.
Themes
love
longing
despair
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- poetry
- ritual lament
- spiritual yearning
Key Concepts
mythology
emotional catharsis
reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you in moments of pain?
- How can shared affection transform suffering?
A Different Perspective
May not be reciprocated, leading to deeper sorrow.