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I try to remember when time's measure painfully chafes…

“I try to remember when time's measure painfully chafes, for instance when autumn flares out at the last, boisterous and like us longing to stay - how everything lives, shifting from one bright vision to another, forever in these momentary pastures.” quote by Mary Oliver
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““I try to remember when time's measure painfully chafes, for instance when autumn flares out at the last, boisterous and like us longing to stay - how everything lives, shifting from one bright vision to another, forever in these momentary pastures.””

Mary Oliver

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 the fleeting nature of time and the desire to hold onto moments as they pass.

In simple terms: Time passes quickly and we wish to savor it.

Key Takeaway

Cherish each moment.

Themes

transience memory longing

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic contemplative

When to use this quote

  • autumn reflections
  • personal meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

impermanence nostalgia beauty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor fleeting moments?
  • What does longing reveal about you?
A Different Perspective

Time cannot be stopped, only appreciated.

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