A Poem from Edna St. Vincent Millay: Grown-up Was it for this I uttered prayers, And sobbed and cursed and kicked the stairs, That now, domestic as a plate, I should retire at half-past eight?
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When you are corn and roses and at rest I shall endure, a dense and sanguine ghost To haunt the scene where I was happiest To bend above the thing I loved the most
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses enduring love and remembrance even after loss.
In this quote, Edna St. Vincent Millay reflects on a profound connection to a loved one, conveying that even after one's passing, the love and memories shared will persist. The imagery of 'corn and roses' suggests the beauty of life and the inevitability of death, while the speaker conveys a haunting desire to remain close to what was once cherished.
Themes
LoveRemembranceDeathLossMemory
In practice
Example use cases
During a eulogy, to emphasize the ongoing love for the deceased.
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