Time turns the old days to derision, Our loves into…
“Time turns the old days to derision, Our loves into corpses or wives; And marriage and death and division Make barren our lives.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Time erodes past joys, turning love into decay, and marriage, death, and division leave life barren.
In simple terms: Time destroys love and life.
Accept impermanence and seek meaning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- aging
- grief
- life planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “barren” signify for you?
- Can decay inspire appreciation?
Some find beauty in transience, not just loss.