Fruits fail and love dies and time ranges;Thou art fed…
“Fruits fail and love dies and time ranges;Thou art fed with perpetual breath, and alive after infinite changes,And fresh from the kisses of death,Of langours rekindled and rallied, Of barren delights and unclean,Things monstrous and fruitless, a pallidAnd poisonous queen.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life and love are cyclical, with death renewing vitality; even decay can birth new, albeit poisonous, beauty.
In simple terms: Death renews life; decay can be beautiful.
Embrace change and its paradoxes.
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When to use this quote
- gardening
- grief processing
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find beauty in decay?
- What does renewal mean to you?
The poisonous aspects may cause fear of change.