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Nightingale Quote by Ezra Pound

“ALBA from “Langue d’Oc” When the nightingale to his mate Sings day-long and night late My love and I keep state In bower, In flower, ‘Till the watchman on the tower Cry: “Up! Thou rascal, Rise, I see the white Light And the night Flies.” quote by Ezra Pound
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““ALBA from “Langue d’Oc” When the nightingale to his mate Sings day-long and night late My love and I keep state In bower, In flower, ‘Till the watchman on the tower Cry: “Up! Thou rascal, Rise, I see the white Light And the night Flies.””

Ezra Pound

About This Quote

Source Poem: “ALBA” from Langue d’Oc, 1915

A lover describes a timeless, intimate moment in nature, juxtaposing romance with a sudden, harsh interruption.

In simple terms: Love in nature interrupted by reality.

Key Takeaway

Cherish quiet moments before disruption.

Themes

love nature interruption romance

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic literary

When to use this quote

  • picnics
  • garden dates
  • sunset walks
  • quiet reading

Key Concepts

timelessness contrast human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance serenity with sudden challenges?
  • What does the watchman symbolize?
A Different Perspective

The poetic language may obscure practical meaning for some readers.

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