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Decade When you came, you were like red wine and honey…

“Decade When you came, you were like red wine and honey, And the taste of you burnt my mouth with its sweetness. Now you are like morning bread, Smooth and pleasant. I hardly taste you at all for I know your savour, But I am completely nourished.” quote by Amy Lowell
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““ Decade When you came, you were like red wine and honey, And the taste of you burnt my mouth with its sweetness. Now you are like morning bread, Smooth and pleasant. I hardly taste you at all for I know your savour, But I am completely nourished.””

Amy Lowell

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 reflects on a lover whose intensity faded over time, leaving a comforting, sustaining presence.

In simple terms: Love can change from passionate to comforting.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate steady nourishment.

Themes

love change comfort

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • long‑term relationships
  • marriage
  • friendship
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

intimacy temporal shift sustenance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you value calm over excitement?
  • Can lasting love be less intense?
A Different Perspective

Passion may wane, but deeper bonds can still fulfill.

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