Beauty Quote by William Empson
““Villanelle It is the pain, it is the pain endures. Your chemic beauty burned my muscles through. Poise of my hands reminded me of yours. What later purge from this deep toxin cures? What kindness now could the old salve renew? It is the pain, it is the pain endures. The infection slept (custom or changes inures) And when pain's secondary phase was due Poise of my hands reminded me of yours. How safe I felt, whom memory assures, Rich that your grace safely by heart I knew. It is the pain, it is the pain endures. My stare drank deep beauty that still allures. My heart pumps yet the poison draught of you. Poise of my hands reminded me of yours. You are still kind whom the same shape immures. Kind and beyond adieu. We miss our cue. It is the pain, it is the pain endures. Poise of my hands reminded me of yours.””
About This Quote
A repetitive lament of enduring pain, intertwining physical and emotional torment with fleeting moments of grace.
In simple terms: Pain as a cyclical, haunting refrain.
Key Takeaway
Enduring suffering shapes identity.
Themes
pain
repetition
beauty
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
lament
When to use this quote
- poetic analysis
- therapy sessions exploring trauma
Key Concepts
anguish
resilience
Practical Applications
- writing cathartic poetry
- psychological case studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does the speaker return to the same refrain?
- How does the juxtaposition of pain and grace affect meaning?
