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Pleasures are like poppies spread You seize the flower its…

“Pleasures are like poppies spread You seize the flower its bloom is shed Or like the snow falls in the river A moment white, then melts forever Or like the Borealis race That flit ere you can point their place Or like the rainbow's lovely form Evanshing amidst the storm Nae man can tether time nor…” quote by Robbie Burns
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““Pleasures are like poppies spread You seize the flower its bloom is shed Or like the snow falls in the river A moment white, then melts forever Or like the Borealis race That flit ere you can point their place Or like the rainbow's lovely form Evanshing amidst the storm Nae man can tether time nor tide The hour approaches, Tam must ride””

Robbie Burns

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pleasures are fleeting like poppies or snow; they vanish quickly, urging us to seize moments before they fade.

In simple terms: Pleasures fade fast; cherish them now.

Key Takeaway

Live fully in each fleeting moment.

Themes

pleasure transience time nature impermanence

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

Flower:1 Pleasures:1 Time:1 Like Snow:1 Like Poppies:1 Pleasures Like:1 Like Borealis:1

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • artistic creation
  • daily rituals

Key Concepts

mindfulness carpe diem ephemerality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fleeting pleasure do you cherish?
  • How do you stay present amid impermanence?
A Different Perspective

Chasing pleasure can lead to emptiness.

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