The Teasers Not but they die, the teasers and the dreams…
““The Teasers Not but they die, the teasers and the dreams, Not but they die, and tell the careful flood To give them what they clamour for and why. You could not fancy where they rip to blood You could not fancy nor that mud I have heard speak that will not cake or dry. Our claims to act appear so small to these Our claims to act colder lunacies That cheat the love, the moment, the small fact. Make no escape because they flash and die, Make no escape build up your love, Leave what you die for and be safe to die.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem reflects on fleeting ambitions, chaotic desires, and the inevitability of decay, urging acceptance of impermanence.
In simple terms: Dreams and ambitions are fleeting and often end in loss.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence, focus on meaningful actions.
Themes
impermanence
ambition
chaos
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- art criticism
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What ambitions have you let go?
- How do you find meaning amid chaos?
A Different Perspective
The abstract language may obscure practical insight.