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Flowers Quote by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

“The red rose cries, "She is near, she is near;" And the white rose weeps, "She is late;" The larkspur listens, "I hear, I hear;" And the lily whispers, "I wait.” quote by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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““The red rose cries, "She is near, she is near;" And the white rose weeps, "She is late;" The larkspur listens, "I hear, I hear;" And the lily whispers, "I wait.””

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Rose and the Lily”, 1842

Different flowers symbolize stages of love, from anticipation to longing and patience.

In simple terms: Flowers represent love’s phases.

Key Takeaway

Notice emotional cycles.

Themes

love patience anticipation

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • waiting periods
  • unrequited love

Key Concepts

symbolism nature metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does each flower teach about desire?
  • How can patience change love’s outcome?
A Different Perspective

May idealize emotions.

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