After a year I came again to the place; The tireless…
““After a year I came again to the place; The tireless lights and the reverberation, The angry thunder of trains that burrow the ground, The hunted, hurrying people were still the same– But oh, another man beside me and not you! Another voice and other eyes in mine! And suddenly I turned and saw again The gleaming curve of tracks, the bridge above– They were burned deep into my heart before, The night I watched them to avoid your eyes, When you were saying, 'Oh, look up at me!' When you were saying, 'Will you never love me?' And when I answered with a lie. Oh then You dropped your eyes. I felt your utter pain. I would have died to say the truth to you. After a year I came again to the place– The hunted hurrying people were still the same…””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover returns to a familiar scene, confronting past regrets and unspoken truths, realizing the pain of missed honesty and the weight of lingering memories.
In simple terms: Returning to a place triggers old feelings and regrets.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge truth before it becomes a burden.
Themes
love
regret
memory
truth
pain
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- revisiting old haunts
- confessing feelings
- seeking closure
- dealing with loss
Key Concepts
nostalgia
unspoken feelings
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth have you avoided?
- How can honesty heal past wounds?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be painful and can deepen hurt if delayed.