Tell me, sweet lord, what is ’t that takes from thee Thy…
““Tell me, sweet lord, what is ’t that takes from thee Thy stomach, pleasure, and thy golden sleep? Why dost thou bend thine eyes upon the earth And start so often when thou sit’st alone? Why hast thou lost the fresh blood in thy cheeks And given my treasures and my rights of thee To thick-eyed musing and curst melancholy?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lament about the loss of vitality and joy, questioning why the divine seems burdened and melancholic.
In simple terms: Why does the divine appear weary and sad?
Key Takeaway
Consider the source of sorrow.
Themes
mortality
divine
melancholy
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- grief
- reflection
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
existential crisis
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about human suffering?
- How can we restore joy to the weary?