Life and love Quote by Jane Yolen
““Come, Ye Women Oh, come, ye women of the Isles, And listen to my song, For if ye be but thirteen years, Ye’ve not been women long. And if ye be threescore and ten, No longer women be, Or so say all the merry men Who count so cruel-ly. But women we be from our birth, And will be till we die. Our counte is made so differently To give the men that lie. Oh, come, ye women of the Isles, And listen to my song, For we be women all through life, Where life and love are long. THE””
About This Quote
Source Song: The Tale of the Isles (folk song), unknown collection
The poem reflects on the lifelong identity of women, emphasizing that age does not change their essential nature.
In simple terms: Women remain women throughout life, regardless of age.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor the enduring identity of women.
Themes
identity
gender
lifelong
society
culture
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
cultural
literary
When to use this quote
- women's gatherings
- literary analysis
- gender studies
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
feminine identity
social roles
age perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does age influence personal identity?
- What societal expectations shape women's roles?
A Different Perspective
The poem romanticizes gender roles without addressing inequality.
