When heaven doth weep, doth not the earth o'erflow? If the…
“When heaven doth weep, doth not the earth o'erflow? If the winds rage, doth not the sea wax mad, Threatening the welkin with his big-swoln face? And wilt thou have a reason for this coil? I am the sea; hark, how her sighs do blow! She is the weeping welkin, I the earth: Then must my sea be moved with her sighs; Then must my earth with her continual tears Become a deluge, overflow'd and drown'd: For why my bowels cannot hide her woes, But like a drunkard must I vomit them. Then give me leave, for losers will have leave To ease their stomachs with their bitter tongues.”
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 likens natural turmoil to personal grief, showing how external chaos mirrors inner sorrow and forces emotional release.
In simple terms: Nature reflects inner pain, causing an emotional overflow.
Key Takeaway
Allow emotions to flow, don’t suppress them.
Themes
grief
nature
emotional release
reflection
chaos
Mood
melancholic
reflective
dramatic
Type
literary
emotional
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- stormy weather
- personal loss
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
metaphor
personification
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel personal grief into creative expression?
- What natural events help you process inner turmoil?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may become overwhelming if not expressed.