When this, our rose, is faded, And these, our days, are…
““When this, our rose, is faded, And these, our days, are done, In lands profoundly shaded From tempest and from sun: Ah, once more come together, Shall we forgive the past, And safe from worldly weather Possess our souls at last? Or in our place of shadows Shall still we stretch an hand To green, remembered meadows, Of that old pleasant land? And vainly there foregathered, Shall we regret the sun? The rose of love, ungathered? The bay, we have not won? Ah, child! the world's dark marges May lead to Nevermore, The stately funeral barges Sail for an unknown shore, And love we vow to-morrow, And pride we serve to-day: What if they both should borrow Sad hues of yesterday? Our pride! Ah, should we miss it, Or will it serve at last? Our anger, if we kiss it, Is like a sorrow past. While roses deck the garden, While yet the sun is high, Doff sorry pride for pardon, Or ever love go by." -"Amantium Irae””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem reflects on fading love and lost time, yearning for forgiveness and peace amidst life's transience, using nature imagery to convey longing.
In simple terms: Love fades, time passes; seek forgiveness and peace.
Key Takeaway
Accept loss, seek reconciliation, cherish memories.
Themes
love
loss
time
forgiveness
nature
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Romanticism
mourning
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- What past grievances still linger for you?
- How can you transform sorrow into peace?
A Different Perspective
May idealize past love, hindering present growth.