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Though I am old with wandering Through hollow lands and…

“Though I am old with wandering Through hollow lands and hilly lands, I will find out where she has gone, And kiss her lips and take her hands; And walk among long dappled grass, And pluck till time and times are done The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun. - The Song of…” quote by William Butler Yeats
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““Though I am old with wandering Through hollow lands and hilly lands, I will find out where she has gone, And kiss her lips and take her hands; And walk among long dappled grass, And pluck till time and times are done The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun. - The Song of Wandering Aengus ””

William Butler Yeats

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 embarks on a quest through varied landscapes, seeking a beloved and finding timeless, celestial symbols of love.

In simple terms: He searches for love across lands and time.

Key Takeaway

Pursue love relentlessly.

Themes

love quest mythic

Mood

dreamy poetic

Type

poetry philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic pursuit
  • creative inspiration
  • personal longing

Key Concepts

search for meaning spiritual yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “silver apples” symbolize for you?
  • How do you balance idealism and reality?
A Different Perspective

The quest may be idealized, ignoring practical realities.

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