Quotes about Lament

The often heard lament, 'I have so little time,' gives the lie to the delusion that the daily is of little significance.

Far in the pillared darkThrush music went—Almost like a call to come inTo the dark and lament.But no, I was out for stars:I would not come in.I meant not even if asked,And I hadn't been.

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow.

She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her.

How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow!

My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death.

Oh, Lord, sometimes I know how David feels. Where are You when I need You? Why do You seem so far away? Why are You so silent? I can count my blessings from morning to night. I can remember all the things You've done for me from the time I was a little child. I remember and I cry out to You, and You're nowhere to be found. I have lost my joy.

If this belief from heaven be sent, If such be Nature's holy plan, Have I not reason to lament What man has made of man?

Me thinks this heart should rest awhile... / Those flowers were formed to feel the breeze / Wave their light leaves in summer's glow... / And I lament because I know / That cold departure pictures mine.

We don't become mature human beings by getting lucky or cleverly circumventing loss, and certainly not by avoidance and distraction. Learn to lament. Learn this lamentation. We're mortals, after all. We and everyone around are scheduled for death (mortis). Get used to it. Take up your cross. It prepares us and those around us for resurrection. — Eugene Peterson

Alas, I am dying beyond my means.