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.””
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.
Cherish quiet moments before disruption.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- picnics
- garden dates
- sunset walks
- quiet reading
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance serenity with sudden challenges?
- What does the watchman symbolize?
The poetic language may obscure practical meaning for some readers.