My love is like a red, red rose That's newly sprung in…
“My love is like a red, red rose That's newly sprung in June: My love is like the melody That's sweetly played in tune. How fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in love am I; And I will love thee still, my dear, Till all the seas gang dry. Till all the seas gang dry, my dear, And the rocks melt with the sun; I will love thee still, my dear, While the sands of life shall run. And fare thee weel, my only love. And fare thee weel awhile! And I will come again, my love, Though it were ten thousand mile.”
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 expresses enduring, passionate love using vivid natural imagery, promising devotion despite distance and time.
In simple terms: Love is deep, lasting, and expressed through nature metaphors.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and nurture love.
Themes
love
nature
devotion
Mood
romantic
nostalgic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- weddings
- anniversaries
- personal letters
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
poetic imagery
eternal commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this poem shape your view of love?
- What personal experiences echo its promises?
A Different Perspective
Poetry may idealize love unrealistically for some listeners.