Sweetest Lili, for So Long
Sweetest Lili, for So Long - meaning Summary
Love That Persists Despite Pain
The speaker addresses Lili as an intimate beloved who once embodied joy and song and now also embodies pain. Despite suffering, the speaker still finds Lili to be the source of expression and music, suggesting a complex, enduring attachment that blends love, loss, and acceptance. The short poem captures how affection can persist through hurt, transforming pain into continued devotion and creative voice.
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