Beautiful people Quote by Stevie Smith
““Love me, Love me, I cried to the rocks and the trees, And Love me, they cried again, but it was only to tease. Once I cried Love me to the people, but they fled like a dream, And when I cried Love to my friend, she began to scream. Oh why do they leave me, the beautiful people, and only the rocks remain, To cry Love me, as I cry Love me, and Love me again.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Love Me” by Stevie Smith, 1955
The speaker laments that only inanimate nature responds to their pleas for love, while people reject or react negatively, highlighting loneliness and the yearning for connection.
In simple terms: The poet feels alone, only rocks and trees answer love.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine connections, not empty pleas.
Themes
loneliness
yearning
rejection
nature
humanity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative writing
- mental health
- self‑expression
Key Concepts
existential longing
social alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the speaker truly desire from others?
- How can one find fulfillment without external validation?
A Different Perspective
People may not reciprocate love, leading to deeper isolation.
