At first, there was neither name nor trace of a sigh upon the heart, but ultimately it happened that the sigh remains while the heart itself is gone.
This couplet poignantly captures how grief gradually consumes a person from within. In the beginning, the heart was pristine and untouched by sorrow, knowing not even the faintest whisper of a sigh. Over time, relentless pain burned so deeply that the heart itself was reduced to ashes—leaving behind only the lingering sigh of anguish, with no heart left to feel it.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
Audio
Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.
No comments yet. Be the first.