I know not when the day shall be, I know not when our eyes…
“I know not when the day shall be, I know not when our eyes may meet; What welcome you may give to me, Or will your words be sad or sweet, It may not be 'till years have passed, 'Till eyes are dim and tresses gray; The world is wide, but, love, at last, Our hands, our hearts, must meet some day.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A poetic meditation on eventual reunion and enduring love across time.
In simple terms: Love will reunite despite time.
Key Takeaway
Hold hope for future connection.
Themes
love
time
hope
reunion
poetry
destiny
Mood
romantic
hopeful
contemplative
Type
Eye:0
Giving:0
Gray:0
Hands:0
Heart:0
Knows:0
Lasts:0
Life:0
Love:1
May:0
Sweet:0
Tresses:0
Welcome:0
Wide:0
World:0
Years:0
Ur Eyes:0
Eyes Meet:0
Shall Know:0
Hearts Meet:0
Hands Hearts:0
Words Sad:0
When to use this quote
- long‑distance relationships
- aging couples
- spiritual reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
romanticism
temporal philosophy
emotional longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “meeting” mean to you?
- How do you keep love alive over years?
A Different Perspective
Idealizes love without addressing challenges.