And now the measure of my song is done: The work has…
““And now the measure of my song is done: The work has reached its end; the book is mine, None shall unwrite these words: nor angry Jove, Nor war, nor fire, nor flood, Nor venomous time that eats our lives away. Then let that morning come, as come it will, When this disguise I carry shall be no more, And all the treacherous years of life undone, And yet my name shall rise to heavenly music, The deathless music of the circling stars. As long as Rome is the Eternal City These lines shall echo from the lips of men, As long as poetry speaks truth on earth, That immortality is mine to wear.””
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 declares his work eternal, outlasting war, time, and decay, as long as Rome end.
In simple terms: Poetry endures beyond all hardships.
Key Takeaway
Create lasting art that transcends time.
Themes
mortality
legacy
eternity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary criticism
- public readings
- cultural festivals
Key Concepts
poetic immortality
historical continuity
artistic ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes art timeless?
- How does culture preserve poetry?
A Different Perspective
Even great works can be forgotten.