She is coming, my own, my sweet; Were it ever so airy a…
“She is coming, my own, my sweet; Were it ever so airy a tread, My heart would hear her and beat, Were it earth in an earthly bed; My dust would hear her and beat, Had I lain for a century dead; Would start and tremble under her feet, And blossom in purple and red.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker longs for the beloved, imagining that even in death the heart would respond to her presence, illustrating deep, timeless love.
In simple terms: Love endures beyond death.
Key Takeaway
Cherish deep connections now.
Themes
love
death
longing
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- memorial services
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
romanticism
eternal love
poetic imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean after loss?
- How does imagination shape grief?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may overlook practical realities.