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Ah! when will this long weary day have end, And lende me…

“Ah! when will this long weary day have end, And lende me leave to come unto my love? - Epithalamion” quote by Edmund Spenser
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“Ah! when will this long weary day have end, And lende me leave to come unto my love? - Epithalamion”

Edmund Spenser

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 longing to be with a beloved.

In simple terms: Desire for relief and reunion.

Key Takeaway

Seek patience and cherish love.

Themes

longing patience love

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • End of workday
  • waiting for reunion
  • separation

Key Concepts

Romantic yearning temporal fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sustains you during long, weary days?
  • How do you balance duty and desire?
A Different Perspective

The longing may be romanticized, overlooking practical constraints.

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