I have forgot much, Cynara! gone with the wind, Flung…
““I have forgot much, Cynara! gone with the wind, Flung roses, roses riotously with the throng, Dancing, to put thy pale, lost lilies out of mind; But I was desolate and sick of an old passion, Yea, all the time, because the dance was long; I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashion. I cried for madder music and for stronger wine, But when the feast is finished and the lamps expire, Then falls thy shadow, Cynara! the night is thine; And I am desolate and sick of an old passion, Yea, hungry for the lips of my desire: I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashion.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet laments lingering longing for a lost love, acknowledging both devotion and the pain of unfulfilled desire.
In simple terms: I’m still attached to a past love, feeling both faithful and tormented.
Key Takeaway
Accept the past but seek new emotional horizons.
Themes
love
loss
longing
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- writing a reflective journal
- talking with a therapist
- creating art about past relationships
Key Concepts
unrequited affection
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “faithful in my fashion” mean to you?
- Can you channel this longing into creative work?
A Different Perspective
The intensity of nostalgia may prevent moving forward.