Quote by Sarah Teasedale

WHEN I am dead and over me bright April Shakes out her rain-drenched hair, Though you should lean above me broken-hearted, I shall not care. I shall have peace, as leafy trees are peaceful When rain bends down the bough; And I shall be more silent and cold-hearted Than you are now.

WHEN I am dead and over me bright April Shakes out her rain-

Summary

This quote suggests that after the speaker's death, they will find peace and tranquility similar to that of leafy trees bent by rain. They assert that even if their loved one mourns them broken-hearted, they will be indifferent to it, as they will be in a state of ultimate quietness and detachment, surpassing the cold-heartedness of their grieving companion. The speaker portrays death as an escape from the emotional tumult of life, where they envision finding solace in the silence of their eternal rest.

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Love Betrayal Cold Hearted

By Sarah Teasedale

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