Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone; Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh nor grow again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sorrow cannot bring back lost time or things that are gone.
- In plain terms
- Do not cry because you cannot change the past.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept loss and move forward instead of dwelling on it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with loss?
- Can time truly be regained?
Another view
Grieving is a natural part of processing loss.
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