Come Quote by Diane Zahler
““My dear, my dearest dust; I come, I come.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2019
The speaker addresses dust as a beloved, recurring presence, suggesting intimacy with the inevitable.
In simple terms: Dust is addressed as a dear, ever‑present companion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the inevitable with affection.
Themes
mortality
intimacy
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- meditation
- environmental art
Key Concepts
existential reflection
poetic person
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you person the inevitable?
- What does “dust” represent in your life?
A Different Perspective
Dust may symbolize decay, which can be unsettling.
![“They come to see, they come that they themselves may be seen. [Lat., Spectatum veniunt, veniunt spectentur ut ipse.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/653/ovid-276_appearance_they-come-to-see-they-come-that-they-the_674767.jpg)
