I have seen the face of sorrow She looks away in the…
““I have seen the face of sorrow She looks away in the distance Across all these bridges From whence I came And those spans, trussed and arched Hold up our lives as we go back again To how we thought then To how we thought we thought then I have seen sorrow's face, And her words leave me blind Her eyes make me mute I do not understand what she says to me I do not know if to obey Or attempt a flood of tears I have seen her face She does not speak She does not weep She does not know me For I am but a stone fitted in place On the bridge where she walks””
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 confronts sorrow as an indifferent, mute force that shapes life’s journey.
In simple terms: Sorrow is a silent, guiding presence.
Key Takeaway
Accept sorrow’s role without expecting answers.
Themes
sorrow
journey
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- life transitions
Key Concepts
existentialism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the bridge symbolize?
- How can we give voice to silent pain?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow’s silence can hinder healing.