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Call me Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

“You must wake and call me early, call me early, mother dear; To-morrow'll be the happiest time of all the glad New Year,- Of all the glad New Year, mother, the maddest, merriest day; For I'm to be Queen o' the May, mother, I'm to be queen o' the May.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“You must wake and call me early, call me early, mother dear; To-morrow'll be the happiest time of all the glad New Year,- Of all the glad New Year, mother, the maddest, merriest day; For I'm to be Queen o' the May, mother, I'm to be queen o' the May.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The New Year", 1842

The speaker urges early awakening to celebrate the joyous arrival of the New Year, likening it to a festive, almost regal occasion.

In simple terms: Wake early to celebrate the New Year joyfully.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the excitement of new beginnings.

Themes

celebration renewal anticipation tradition

Mood

joyful hopeful nostalgic

Type

cultural seasonal

When to use this quote

  • holiday mornings
  • family gatherings
  • personal resolutions
  • community events

Key Concepts

seasonal festivity cultural ritual optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the New Year symbolize for you?
  • How do you balance festivity with reflection?
A Different Perspective

Over‑emphasis on celebration may ignore personal challenges.

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