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.””
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.
Cherish moments before they pass.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- garden walks
- first love
- artistic inspiration
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the lightning symbolize for you?
- How do you capture fleeting beauty?
Interpretation may vary; some see only nature.