Inspirational Quote by Alison Croggon
““Speak to me, fair maid! Speak and do not go! What sorrows have your eyes inlaid With such black woe? My dam is buried deep Dark are my father's halls And carrion fowl and wolves now keep Their ruined walls From: The Lay of Andomian and Beruldh””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lay of Andomian and Beruldh, 2015
A plea to a sorrowful lover, urging openness despite darkness and decay
In simple terms: Ask the grieving to speak, even in bleakness
Key Takeaway
Listen to pain, offer compassion
Themes
love
grief
communication
Mood
melancholy
hopeful
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- relationships in crisis
- comforting the bereaved
- expressing sorrow
Key Concepts
emotional honesty
healing dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence affect grief?
- What can we do to break emotional walls?
A Different Perspective
The poem assumes the listener can hear and respond
