Come then, my bird! For the peace thou ever bearest, Still Heaven's messenger of comfort to me- Come-this fond bosom, O faithfullest and fairest, Bleeds with its death-wound, its wound of love for thee!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker calls to a beloved bird that brings peace, confessing deep emotional pain caused by love for it.
- In plain terms
- Come to me, faithful bird, even though my heart is broken by loving you.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can bring both comfort and deep sorrow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does comfort mean to you in grief?
- Can love cause pain?
Another view
The metaphor may be too abstract for readers unfamiliar with poetic conventions.
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