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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.” 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.”

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 searches for a lost lover across varied landscapes, expressing longing and hope through vivid natural imagery.

In simple terms: A lover is sought across many places with hope.

Key Takeaway

Persist in love despite obstacles.

Themes

love quest nature longing

Mood

dreamy hopeful

Type

poetic mythic

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • spiritual journey
  • creative writing
  • meditation

Key Concepts

mythology symbolism romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “silver apples” symbolize?
  • How does nature reflect inner desire?
A Different Perspective

Idealized pursuit may ignore reality.

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