Bed Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“Love lies bleeding in the bed whereover Roses lean with smiling mouths or pleading: Earth lies laughing where the sun's dart clove her: Love lies bleeding.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Garden of Love, 1861
Love is depicted as wounded and intertwined with nature, showing passion’s pain and the earth’s indifferent joy.
In simple terms: Love hurts while nature continues.
Key Takeaway
Accept pain as part of love.
Themes
love
nature
pain
joy
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- creative writing
Key Concepts
romanticism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature reflect emotional states?
- Can pain be beautiful?
A Different Perspective
Love’s suffering may be glorified, ignoring real harm.
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