Cried Quote by Anne Sexton
“Your old skin puckering, yourlungs' breath Grown baby short as you looked up last At my face swinging over the human bed, And somewhere you cried, letme go let me go.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Dark Room" by Anne Sexton, 1972
A vivid image of aging and longing, mixing physical decay with emotional yearning for release.
In simple terms: Aging body, yearning for freedom.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability, seek emotional release.
Themes
aging
loneliness
desire
death
memory
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- hospital
- end‑of‑life care
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical decline affect emotional needs?
- What does “let me go” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the complexity of resilience and hope.
