Alas Quote by Katherine Mansfield
“All the wild sweetness of the flower Tangled against the wall. It was that magic, silent hour… The branches grew so tall They twined themselves into a bower. The sun shown ... and the fall Of yellow blossom on the grass! You feel that golden rain? Both of you could not hold, alas, (both of you tried, in vain) A memory, stranger. So I pass… It will not come again.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished verse, early 20th century collection, null
The poem evokes fleeting beauty and longing, comparing a moment to golden rain that cannot be recaptured.
In simple terms: Brief, beautiful moments fade and cannot be held.
Key Takeaway
Cherish transience, accept loss.
Themes
beauty
transience
longing
memory
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
lyational
When to use this quote
- watching sunrise
- first love
- loss of a loved one
- reflecting on missed opportunities
Key Concepts
ephemeral joy
nostalgia
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor fleeting moments?
- What can you learn from impermanence?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may romanticize loss, overlooking resilience.
