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time is a tree (this life one leaf) but love is the sky…

“time is a tree (this life one leaf) but love is the sky and i am for you just so long and long enough” quote by e. e. cummings
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“time is a tree (this life one leaf) but love is the sky and i am for you just so long and long enough”

e. e. cummings

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He likens time to a tree with fleeting leaves, while love is boundless like the sky, expressing enduring devotion.

In simple terms: Time is brief; love is endless.

Key Takeaway

Cherish lasting love over fleeting moments.

Themes

love time eternity

Mood

dreamy intimate

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection
  • meditation

Key Concepts

metaphor romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love endure beyond temporal limits?
  • What does “just so long and long enough” imply?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may overlook practical relationship challenges.

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