A fool I was to sleep at noon, And wake when night is…
““A fool I was to sleep at noon, And wake when night is chilly Beneath the comfortless cold moon; A fool to pluck my rose too soon, A fool to snap my lily. My garden-plot I have not kept; Faded and all-forsaken, I weep as I have never wept: Oh it was summer when I slept, It's winter now I waken. Talk what you please of future spring And sun-warm'd sweet to-orrow: Stripp'd bare of hope and everything, No more to laugh, no more to sing, I sit alone with sorrow.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Neglecting one’s garden leads to loss and sorrow; time transforms seasons.
In simple terms: Neglect brings loss; seasons change.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and tend your responsibilities.
Themes
nature
neglect
time
loss
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- gardening
- personal health
- career maintenance
Key Concepts
poetry
symbolism
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- What “garden” have you neglected?
- How does seasonal change affect your outlook?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring small duties can cause larger crises.