Down by the salley gardens my love and I did meet; She…
“Down by the salley gardens my love and I did meet; She passed the salley gardens with little snow-white feet. She bid me take love easy, as the leaves grow on the tree; But I, being young and foolish, with her did not agree. In a field by the river my love and I did stand, And on my leaning shoulder she laid her snow-white hand. She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs; But I was young and foolish, and now am full of tears.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lament of youthful folly, where ignoring gentle counsel leads to sorrow.
In simple terms: Regret from ignoring wise advice.
Key Takeaway
Youthful pride costs peace.
Themes
love
youth
regret
wisdom
nature
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
lament
When to use this quote
- first love
- making decisions
- reflecting on past
Key Concepts
choice
consequence
Practical Applications
- counseling
- personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What advice have you ignored?
- How might humility change outcomes?