My lodging is on the cold ground, And hard, very hard, is my fare, But that which grieves me more Is the coldness of my dear.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker complains about poor living conditions but notes that emotional coldness is worse.
- In plain terms
- Living conditions are hard but feeling cold from a loved one is harder.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotional neglect hurts more than physical hardship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What hurts more physical or emotional?
- How do you handle coldness?
Another view
Physical survival can sometimes matter more than emotional comfort.
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