Air Quote by Ogden Nash
“Ten years ago she split the air To seize what she could spy Tonight she bumps against a chair, Betrayed by milky eye. She seems to pant, Time up, time up! My little dog must die, And lie in dust with Hector's pup; I So, presently, must I.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Poems, Ogden Nash, 1950
A whimsical lament about fleeting chances and inevitable loss, using surreal imagery to convey urgency and melancholy.
In simple terms: Life’s chances fade quickly, leading to loss.
Key Takeaway
Act before opportunities slip away.
Themes
impermanence
loss
urgency
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
lamentative
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- grief processing
- decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
surrealism
Questions to Reflect On
- What chances are you letting slip?
- How do you confront inevitable loss?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s playful tone may mask deeper despair.
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