A place in thy memory, dearest, Is all that I claim; To pause and look back when thou hearest The sound of my name.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks only for a small place in the beloved's memory after they are gone.
- In plain terms
- All I want is for you to remember me after I am gone.
- What can you take from it?
- Being remembered is often enough after death.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to be remembered for?
- How do you honor those lost?
Another view
It assumes memory is a fair trade for a life together.
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