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And sometimes when I am weary, When the path is thorny and…

“And sometimes when I am weary, When the path is thorny and Wild, I'll look back to the Eyes in the twilight, Back to the eyes that smiled. And pray that a wreath like a rainbow May slip from the beautiful past, And Crown me again with the sweet, strong love And keep me, and hold me fast.” quote by Voltairine de Cleyre
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“And sometimes when I am weary, When the path is thorny and Wild, I'll look back to the Eyes in the twilight, Back to the eyes that smiled. And pray that a wreath like a rainbow May slip from the beautiful past, And Crown me again with the sweet, strong love And keep me, and hold me fast.”

Voltairine de Cleyre

About This Quote

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

Even in hardship, recalling past love offers hope and strength.

In simple terms: Remembering love fuels perseverance.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto cherished memories.

Themes

hope love perseverance healing

Mood

melancholic hopeful intimate

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief coping
  • relationship renewal
  • creative writing
  • mental health support

Key Concepts

romanticism spirituality psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What past love inspires you now?
  • How can you transform nostalgia into present action?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing the past may hinder present growth.

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