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Shut up the door: who loves me must not look / Upon the…

“Shut up the door: who loves me must not look / Upon the withered world, but haste to bring / His lighted candle, and his story-book, / And live with me the poetry of spring.” quote by Alice Cary
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“Shut up the door: who loves me must not look / Upon the withered world, but haste to bring / His lighted candle, and his story-book, / And live with me the poetry of spring.”

Alice Cary

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 love to avoid the bleak world, instead bringing light and stories, sharing spring’s poetry together.

In simple terms: Encourages love to bring light and poetry, avoiding bleakness.

Key Takeaway

Share light and stories with loved ones.

Themes

love hope poetry light

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • mental health
  • community building

Key Concepts

romanticism optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we bring light in dark times?
  • What role does poetry play in healing?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may ignore real hardships.

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