Love Quote by Robert Herrick
““ To Sycamores I’m sick of Love; O let me lie Under your shades, to sleep or die! Either is welcome; so I have Or here my Bed, or here my Grave. Why do you sigh, and sob, and keep Time with the tears, that I do weep? Say, have ye sence, or do you prove What Crucifixions are in Love? I know ye do; and that’s the why, You sigh for Love, as well as I ””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “To Sycamores” (1621) in collection: Hesperides
The poet laments love’s pain, seeking solace under sycamore trees, equating love with crucifixion and death.
In simple terms: Love causes suffering, yet offers refuge.
Key Takeaway
Find peace amid love’s turmoil.
Themes
love
pain
nature
death
solace
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- nature therapy
- relationship reflection
Key Concepts
poetic lament
metaphor
spiritual anguish
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love be both torment and comfort?
- What does the tree symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing suffering can hinder healing.
