Longing Quote by Anonymous
““Moon, that against the lintel of the west Your forehead lean until the gate be swung, Longing to leave the world and be at rest, Being worn with faring and no longer young, Do you recall at all the Carian hill Where worn with loving, loving late you lay, Halting the sun because you lingered still, While wondering candles lit the Carian day? Ah, if indeed this memory to your mind Recall some sweet employment, pity me, That even now the dawn's dim herald see! I charge you, goddess, in the name of one You loved as well: endure, hold off the sun.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, likely modern free verse
A plea to a goddess to pause time and relieve suffering, invoking mythic imagery of longing and endurance.
In simple terms: Ask for time to ease pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of rest and support.
Themes
longing
myth
endurance
time
pain
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mythology
existential yearning
emotional appeal
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ask for relief in hardship?
- What symbols help you endure?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be obscure, limiting universal resonance.
