Grief Quote by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge
““ My True Love Hath My Heart and I Have His None ever was in love with me but grief. She wooed me from the day that I was born; She stole my playthings first, the jealous thief, And left me there forlorn. The birds that in my garden would have sung, She scared away with her unending moan; She slew my lovers too when I was young, And left me there alone. Grief, I have cursed thee often—now at last To hate thy name I am no longer free; Caught in thy bony arms and prisoned fast, I love no love but thee.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Grief” from “The Dream of the World” collection, 1912
Grief consumes the heart, making love feel like a curse, yet it binds the lover to pain.
In simple terms: Grief turns love into suffering.
Key Takeaway
Accept grief as part of love's depth.
Themes
grief
love
curse
binding
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- bereavement
- romantic loss
- self‑reflection
- healing process
Key Concepts
emotional captivity
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love exist without grief?
- How does one heal from love‑induced sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Grief may dominate and prevent moving forward.
