Airy Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“She is coming, my own, my sweet; Were it ever so airy a tread, My heart would hear her and beat, Were it earth in an earthly bed; My dust would hear her and beat, Had I lain for a century dead; Would start and tremble under her feet, And blossom in purple and red.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lady of Shalott", 1833
The speaker longs for the beloved, imagining that even in death the heart would respond to her presence, illustrating deep, timeless love.
In simple terms: Love endures beyond death.
Key Takeaway
Cherish deep connections now.
Themes
love
death
longing
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- memorial services
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
romanticism
eternal love
poetic imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean after loss?
- How does imagination shape grief?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may overlook practical realities.
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