Ah when will this long weary day have end, And lend me…
“Ah when will this long weary day have end, And lend me leave to come unto my love? How slowly do the hours their numbers spend! How slowly does sad Time his feathers move!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A yearning for the day’s end and a desire to be with a beloved, expressing how time drags slowly in longing.
In simple terms: Longing makes time feel slow.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments with loved ones.
Themes
longing
time
love
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- waiting for reunion
- nighttime contemplation
- separation
Key Concepts
poetry
romantic yearning
emotional reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing affect your perception of time?
- What comforts you in waiting?
A Different Perspective
Time perception varies with emotional state.