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.”
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.
Persist in love despite obstacles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual journey
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “silver apples” symbolize?
- How does nature reflect inner desire?
Idealized pursuit may ignore reality.