Time means succession, and succession, change: Hence…
““Time means succession, and succession, change: Hence timelessness is bound to disarrange Schedules of sentiment. We give advice 570 To widower. He has been married twice: He meets his wives; both loved, both loving, both Jealous of one another. Time means growth, And growth means nothing in Elysian life. Fondling a changeless child, the flax-haired wife Grieves on the brink of a remembered pond Full of a dreamy sky. And, also blond, But with a touch of tawny in the shade, Feet up, knees clasped, on a stone balustrade The other sits and raises a moist gaze 580 Toward the blue impenetrable haze. How to begin? Which first to kiss? What toy To give the babe? Does that small solemn boy Know of the head-on crash which on a wild March night killed both the mother and the child? And she, the second love, with instep bare In ballerina black, why does she wear The earrings from the other’s jewel case? And why does she avert her fierce young face?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A complex meditation on time, succession, love, jealousy, and existential choices within a surreal, lyrical framework.
In simple terms: Time and love intertwine, creating jealousy and existential dilemmas.
Key Takeaway
Contemplate the fluidity of time and its impact on relationships.
Themes
time
love
jealousy
existentialism
choice
surrealism
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- narrative
- literary analysis
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Temporal succession
emotional conflict
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does time reveal about our choices?
- How do jealousy and love coexist?
A Different Perspective
May be too abstract for practical application.