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Birds Quote by John B. Tabb

“A flash of harmless lightning, A mist of rainbow dyes. The burnished sunbeams brightening From flower to flower he flies; While wakes the nodding blossom But just too late to see What lip hath touched her bosom And drained her rosary.” quote by John B. Tabb
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““A flash of harmless lightning, A mist of rainbow dyes. The burnished sunbeams brightening From flower to flower he flies; While wakes the nodding blossom But just too late to see What lip hath touched her bosom And drained her rosary.””

John B. Tabb

About This Quote

Source Poem: “A Flash of Harmless Lightning,” John B. Tabb, 1904

The poem uses vivid natural imagery to convey fleeting beauty and missed opportunities in love.

In simple terms: Brief, vivid images show love’s fleeting moments.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments before they pass.

Themes

beauty transience love missed chances

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic evocative

When to use this quote

  • garden walks
  • first love
  • artistic inspiration
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

imagery symbolism romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the lightning symbolize for you?
  • How do you capture fleeting beauty?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation may vary; some see only nature.

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