Bud Quote by Jean Ingelow
“Such a slender moon, going up and up, Waxing so fast from night to night, And swelling like an orange flower-bud, bright, Fated, methought, to round as to a golden cup, And hold to my two lips life's best of wine.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Moon" by Jean Ingelow, 1865
The poet marvels at the moon’s rapid growth, likening it to a blooming flower and a golden cup, symbolizing life's finest pleasures.
In simple terms: The moon grows quickly, compared to a flower and a cup of wine.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate fleeting beauty.
Themes
nature
beauty
transience
Mood
awe
contemplative
Type
poetic
lyaphorical
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- poetry reading
- celebrations
- romantic moments
Key Concepts
symbolism
imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice beauty in everyday change?
- What fleeting moments feel like “life’s best wine”?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize natural cycles, ignoring harsher realities.
