Quote by W. H. Auden

Funeral Blues

Funeral Blues

Summary

This quote from "Funeral Blues" by W.H. Auden depicts the overwhelming grief and devastation following the loss of a loved one. With simple and powerful words, the speaker expresses their desire for the world to come to a standstill during their time of mourning. The image of shutting down all human activities and demanding silence from the entire universe emphasizes the intensity of their sorrow. Through these words, Auden captures the rawness of grief and the yearning for the world to acknowledge the void left behind by someone's absence.

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Funerals

By W. H. Auden

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