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.”
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.
Embrace the excitement of new beginnings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- holiday mornings
- family gatherings
- personal resolutions
- community events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the New Year symbolize for you?
- How do you balance festivity with reflection?
Over‑emphasis on celebration may ignore personal challenges.