Not long, not long my father said Not long shall you be…
““Not long, not long my father said Not long shall you be ours The Raven King knows all too well Which are the fairest flowers. The priest was all too worldly Though he prayed and rang his bell The Raven King three candles lit The priest said it was well Her arms were all too feeble Though she claimed to love me so The Raven King stretched out his hand She sighed and let me go The land is all too shallow It is painted on the sky And trembles like the wind-shook rain When the Raven King goes by For always and for always I pray remember me Upon the moors, beneath the stars With the King’s wild company.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A poetic lament about fleeting life, love, and the haunting presence of the Raven King, reflecting on mortality and longing.
In simple terms: Life is brief and love fleeting; we seek remembrance.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments and accept impermanence.
Themes
mortality
love
memory
mythology
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- grieving a
- night walks
- star gazing
- writing poetry
- contemplating death
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the Raven King symbolize for you?
- How do you confront impermanence?
A Different Perspective
The cryptic imagery may obscure clear meaning for some readers.