If I should see your eyes again, I know how far their look…
“If I should see your eyes again, I know how far their look would go -- Back to a morning in the park With sapphire shadows on the snow. Or back to oak trees in the spring When you unloosed my hair and kissed The head that lay against your knees In the leaf shadow's amethyst. And still another shining place We would remember -- how the dun Wild mountain held us on its crest One diamond morning white with sun. But I will turn my eyes from you As women turn to put away The jewels they have worn at night And cannot wear in sober day.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker longs for a past love, recalling vivid natural scenes, yet acknowledges the need to move on from fleeting intimacy.
In simple terms: Remembering love while accepting its end.
Key Takeaway
Cherish memories, let go.
Themes
love
memory
letting go
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
lyetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic reflection
- artistic expression
- personal growth
Key Concepts
nostalgia
nature imagery
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the "jewels" metaphor suggest about intimacy?
A Different Perspective
Is longing a hindrance to new love?