Brave Quote by Maurice Baring
“I wish I was dead,And lay deep in the grave.I've a pain in my head,I wish I was dead.In a coffin of lead-With the Wise and the Brave-I wish I was dead,And lay deep in the grave.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished lyric, early 20th century
The speaker expresses profound despair and a desire for death, using vivid imagery of burial and heaviness.
In simple terms: The poet feels hopeless and wishes to die.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and support when overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts.
Themes
despair
death
mental health
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health counseling
- emergency support hot
Key Concepts
existential crisis
poetic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What coping strategies could replace this wish for death?
- How can others intervene compassionately?
A Different Perspective
The poem may romanticize death, potentially influencing vulnerable readers.
