How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #7
Hence, viper thoughts, that coil around my mind,
Reality's dark dream! (94-95)
Snakes on a brain—that's never a good sign. The speaker's dissatisfaction seems to penetrate right down to his thought process. And yet, he can still pull off this pretty admirable poem.
Quote #8
'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep:
Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep! (126-127)
Nobly, the speaker's final wish is that his friend avoids the same kind of sadness that he's been telling us about in the poem. It may not cure his problem, but this well-wishing does give us a window into his relationship with this "Lady."