Separation by death must finally be choked down, but…
““Separation by death must finally be choked down, but separation in life is a long anguish, Chiang-nan is a pestilential land; no word from you there in exile. You have been in my dreams, old friend, as if knowing how much I miss you. Caught in a net, how is it you still have wings? I fear you are no longer mortal; the distance to here is enormous. When your spirit came, the maples were green; when it went, the passes were black. The setting moon spills light on the rafters; for a moment I think it's your face. The waters are deep, the waves wide; don't let the river gods take you. ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Loss and longing are expressed through vivid natural imagery, reflecting deep emotional pain.
In simple terms: Missing a friend feels like endless sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge grief and seek connection.
Themes
loss
longing
nature
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal mourning
- poetic reflection
- cultural heritage
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
Exile
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature mirror emotional states?
- What helps heal exile-like loneliness?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.