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Darling Quote by John Frederick Nims

“Be with me, darling, early and late. Smash glasses— I will study wry music for your sake. For should your hands drop white and empty All the toys of the world would break.” quote by John Frederick Nims
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““Be with me, darling, early and late. Smash glasses— I will study wry music for your sake. For should your hands drop white and empty All the toys of the world would break.””

John Frederick Nims

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Be with Me” (published 1972)

The speaker longs for intimate companionship, sharing both joy and sorrow through music and brokenness.

In simple terms: Desire for deep, shared connection.

Key Takeaway

Seek partners who share both highs and lows.

Themes

intimacy art vulnerability

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative collaboration
  • grief support

Key Concepts

poetry emotional expression shared experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to share pain?
  • How do you balance joy and sorrow?
A Different Perspective

Idealized intimacy may ignore personal boundaries.

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