Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Enough! we're tired, my heart and I.We sit beside the headstone thus,And wish that name were carved for us.The moss reprints more tenderlyThe hard types of the mason's knife,As Heaven's sweet life renews earth's lifeWith which we're tired, my heart and I ....In this abundant earth no doubtIs little room for things worn out:Disdain them, break them, throw them by!And if before the days grew roughWe once were loved, used, - well enough,I think, we've fared, my heart and I.
Summary
This quote captures the weariness and resignation of the speaker and their heart. They find solace in sitting beside a headstone, longing for their names to be etched into it, symbolizing their desire for rest and escape from the hardships of life. The moss, growing over the words, brings a sense of gentleness and acceptance, showing the cyclical nature of life. The speaker reflects on the transient nature of existence and the need to discard worn-out things. Despite having experienced love and companionship, the speaker concludes that they have endured enough and are content with their experiences.
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