Dream Quote by Amy Lowell
“Life is a stream On which we strew Petal by petal the flower of our heart; The end lost in dream, They float past our view, We only watch their glad, early start. Freighted with hope, Crimsoned with joy, We scatter the leaves of our opening rose; Their widening scope, Their distant employ, We never shall know. And the stream as it flows Sweeps them away, Each one is gone Ever beyond into infinite ways. We alone stay While years hurry on, The flower fared forth, though its fragrance still stays.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 1920s
The poem likens life to a flowing stream carrying fleeting moments and emotions, emphasizing transience and the enduring impact of love and hope.
In simple terms: Life flows like a stream, moments pass quickly.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment.
Themes
transience
beauty
hope
Mood
melancholic
inspirational
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationships
- artistic creation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
impermanence
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you hold onto hope amid change?
- What does the 'flower' symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize suffering, overlooking pain.
