Dip Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“Short swallow-flights of song, that dip Their wings in tears, and skim away.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lady of Shalott", 1842
Brief, delicate songs rise and fall, their melodies tinged with sorrow before disappearing.
In simple terms: Songs rise, dip, and fade with tears.
Appreciate fleeting beauty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- performance
- grief processing
- mindful listening
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments in life feel like fleeting songs?
- How do you hold onto beauty after it fades?
The metaphor may romanticize sadness, overlooking resilience.