Flowers Quote by Anonymous
““ The Song of Wandering Aengus I went out to the hazel wood, Because a fire was in my head, And cut and peeled a hazel wand, And hooked a berry to a thread; And when white moths were on the wing, And moth-like stars were flickering out, I dropped the berry in a stream And caught a little silver trout. When I had laid it on the floor I went to blow the fire a-flame, But something rustled on the floor, And someone called me by my name: It had become a glimmering girl With apple blossom in her hair Who called me by my name and ran And faded through the brightening air. Though I am old with wandering Through hollow lands and hilly lands, I will find out where she has gone, And kiss her lips and take her hands; And walk among long dappled grass, And pluck till time and times are done, The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Song of Wandering Aengus by W.B. Yeats, 1899
A yearning for an elusive, ideal love drives a lifelong quest, blending mythic imagery with personal longing.
In simple terms: Seeking a perfect love leads to endless searching.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the journey, not just the goal.
Themes
longing
myth
search
love
time
nature
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- spiritual seeking
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Romanticism
symbolism
mythic quest
inner desire
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “glimmering girl” represent for you?
- How can you find meaning in the search itself?
A Different Perspective
The ideal may be unattainable, causing perpetual dissatisfaction.
