Love thrives not in the heart that shadows dreadeth
William ShakespeareRead
Did you love well what you very soon left? Come home and take me in your arms and take away this stomach ache, headache, heartache.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the pain of separation and the longing for love and comfort.
In this poignant quote, Marilyn Hacker expresses the profound emotional turmoil experienced after leaving someone you love. The imagery of physical ailments such as stomach aches and heartaches emphasizes the deep connection between love and the ache of absence, suggesting that true love can bring both joy and pain, and that returning to that love can provide solace.
Themes
LovePainLongingComfortSeparation
In practice
Example use cases
In a romantic poem reading at a wedding, this quote can highlight the depth of love.
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