No, fly me, fly me, far as pole from pole; Rise Alps…
““No, fly me, fly me, far as pole from pole; Rise Alps between us! and whole oceans roll! Ah, come not, write not, think not once of me, Nor share one pang of all I felt for thee. Thy oaths I quit, thy memory resign; Forget, renounce me, hate whate'er was mine. Fair eyes, and tempting looks (which yet I view!) Long lov'd, ador'd ideas, all adieu!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet urges a lover to abandon all ties, emotions, and memories, demanding total separation and denial of past affection.
In simple terms: Demanding complete emotional severance.
Key Takeaway
Let go completely.
Themes
love
separation
renunciation
memory
passion
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- breakups
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
- personal catharsis
Key Concepts
classical poetry
romantic ideal
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is total separation realistic?
- What emotions remain after such denial?
A Different Perspective
Total denial can cause inner conflict.