Cry Quote by Barbara Comyns
![“Now I lay down on this tree and felt a lonely sadness coming over me in waves. Slow tears ran from my eyes and trickled into my ears. I thought, 'I even cry in a humble, common way, with tears flowing into my ears.' But the humble, common tears had relieved me[...]” quote by Barbara Comyns](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/47a/barbara-comyns-47028_cry_now-i-lay-down-on-this-tree-and-felt-a-l_588721.jpg)
““Now I lay down on this tree and felt a lonely sadness coming over me in waves. Slow tears ran from my eyes and trickled into my ears. I thought, 'I even cry in a humble, common way, with tears flowing into my ears.' But the humble, common tears had relieved me[...]””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Lonely Tree”, 1965
A solitary moment of grief is expressed through vivid sensory detail, showing how tears can be both physical and emotional release.
In simple terms: Crying can be a healing, sensory experience.
Key Takeaway
Allow emotions to flow naturally.
Themes
grief
solitude
emotional release
sensory perception
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- quiet reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
poetry
introspection
human vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this sensory detail reveal about the narrator?
- How does vulnerability affect healing?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor of tears in ears may be seen as overly literal.
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