Quote by William Shakespeare

Grief fills the room up of my absent child, lies in his bed, walks up and down with me, puts on his pretty looks, repeats his words.

Grief fills the room up of my absent child, lies in his bed,

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses the immense sorrow and emptiness they feel in the absence of their child who has passed away. The grief they experience is so overwhelming that it seems to occupy every aspect of their life. They vividly describe how grief takes the place of their child, haunting their daily routines by sitting on their child's bed, imitating their appearance and mannerisms, and mimicking their words. This highlights the profound impact that the loss of a child can have on a parent, where the void left by their absence is palpable and all-consuming.

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Grief Grieving

By William Shakespeare

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