STREETS Let's dance the jig! Above all else I loved her…
““STREETS Let's dance the jig! Above all else I loved her eyes, More clear than stars of cloudless skies, And arch and mischievous and wise. Let's dance the jig! So skilfully would she proceed To make a lover's bare heart bleed, That it was beautiful indeed! Let's dance the jig! But keenlier have I relished The kisses of her mouth so red Since to my heart she has been dead. Let's dance the jig! The circumstances great and small,-- Words, moments . . . I recall, recall It is my treasure among all. Let's dance the jig!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lyrical celebration of love’s beauty and pain, urging repeated joyful expression despite sorrow.
In simple terms: Celebrate love’s joy and sorrow repeatedly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s highs and lows.
Themes
love
joy
pain
Mood
romantic
melancholic
Type
poetic
musical
When to use this quote
- poetry readings
- dance
- art therapy
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
artistic expression
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- How to honor love without self‑destruction?
- What rituals keep love alive?
A Different Perspective
Repeated idealization may ignore underlying issues.