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Ah Sun-flower! weary of time, Who countest the steps of…

“Ah Sun-flower! weary of time, Who countest the steps of the Sun: Seeking after that sweet golden clime Where the traveller's journey is done. Where the Youth pined away with desire, And the pale Virgin shrouded in snow: Arise from their graves and aspire, Where my Sun-flower wishes to go.” quote by William Blake
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““Ah Sun-flower! weary of time, Who countest the steps of the Sun: Seeking after that sweet golden clime Where the traveller's journey is done. Where the Youth pined away with desire, And the pale Virgin shrouded in snow: Arise from their graves and aspire, Where my Sun-flower wishes to go.””

William Blake

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 an ideal, timeless place, urging the youthful and pure to rise and pursue a transcendent destiny.

In simple terms: Yearning for an eternal, perfect realm.

Key Takeaway

Seek higher purpose beyond the mundane.

Themes

longing spirituality idealism

Mood

hopeful dreamy

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic inspiration
  • personal growth
  • spiritual quests
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

transcendence mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “sweet golden clime” symbolize?
  • How can one balance aspiration with reality?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may ignore practical limits.

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