A Very Short Song Once, when I was young and true, Someone…
““A Very Short Song Once, when I was young and true, Someone left me sad- Broke my brittle heart in two; And that is very bad. Love is for unlucky folk, Love is but a curse. Once there was a heart I broke; And that, I think, is worse.””
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 laments love as painful, seeing it as a curse that brings heartbreak and regret.
In simple terms: Love feels like a painful curse that leaves a broken heart.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s risks and protect your heart.
Themes
love
heartbreak
regret
fortune
wisdom
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
lament
When to use this quote
- young love
- failed relationships
- self‑reflection
- healing
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
curses
emotional pain
self‑protection
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns repeat in your relationships?
- How can you turn heartbreak into learning?
A Different Perspective
Love can also bring growth and connection, not only pain.