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“When I had laid it on the floor I went to blow the fire a-flame, But something rustled on the floor, And someone called me by my name: It had become a glimmering girl With apple blossoms in her hair Who called me by my name and ran And faded through the brightening air. . . .” quote by William Butler Yeats
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““When I had laid it on the floor I went to blow the fire a-flame, But something rustled on the floor, And someone called me by my name: It had become a glimmering girl With apple blossoms in her hair Who called me by my name and ran And faded through the brightening air. . . .””

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.

A fleeting, ethereal encounter with a mystical figure that feels both intimate and otherworldly.

In simple terms: A brief, magical meeting with a mysterious girl.

Key Takeaway

Cherish fleeting moments of wonder.

Themes

mystery beauty transience

Mood

dreamy reflective

Type

poetic lyspirational

When to use this quote

  • nighttime reflection
  • creative inspiration
  • dream interpretation

Key Concepts

mythic imagery personification

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fleeting experience has shaped you?
  • How do you recognize wonder in daily life?
A Different Perspective

The vision may be a metaphor for longing, not a literal event.

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