Clock Quote by e. e. cummings
“time is a tree (this life one leaf) but love is the sky and i am for you just so long and long enough”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "love is the sky" (untitled), 1923
He likens time to a tree with fleeting leaves, while love is boundless like the sky, expressing enduring devotion.
In simple terms: Time is brief; love is endless.
Key Takeaway
Cherish lasting love over fleeting moments.
Themes
love
time
eternity
Mood
dreamy
intimate
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- meditation
Key Concepts
metaphor
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love endure beyond temporal limits?
- What does “just so long and long enough” imply?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may overlook practical relationship challenges.
