If I may, and if I might Lay me down, weeping.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks for permission to lie down and weep, suggesting vulnerability.
- In plain terms
- May I lie down and weep?
- What can you take from it?
- Allow yourself to express sadness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it appropriate to ask for this permission?
- How does asking affect the listener?
Another view
May be seen as dramatic.
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