Faerie Quote by Rachel Heffington
““O! Time is a faerie-maid, dark is her dairy laid: Larders of mem'ry and amethyst lore. But one kiss from her lips On your lips as she slips One cold hand in your pocket will finish the chore. For her kiss it is sweet It is death, it is meat It is sharp as a bone-frost and light as a wheat In her bed, poppy-reds glimmer bright as she shreds All your best years of life into raggedy threads. O! She picks every purse with a laugh and a curse but a beggar she stays till the end of no end. For her girtle is trim From the breast to the hem; She must ever stay hungry to eat what you lend. Never thanks, never smile, Such small coinage is vile In pay for the life-years snipped off of a man. But a kiss for the road - Age and Slumber your load - And a red-lipped farewell where your trouble began. O! Time is a faerie-maid, dark is her dairy laid: Larders of mem'ry and amethyst lore But one kiss from her lips On your lips as she slips One cold hand in your pocket will finish the chore.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2023
Time is depicted as a seductive, deadly fairy that steals life and memories, offering fleeting moments that ultimately lead to loss.
In simple terms: Time is a beautiful but deadly force that takes away life.
Key Takeaway
Respect time’s power and cherish each moment.
Themes
mortality
time
impermanence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- aging
- career planning
- relationship milestones
- creative projects
- health decisions
Key Concepts
entropy
inevitability
illusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance urgency with enjoyment?
- What rituals help you honor time?
A Different Perspective
Time’s inevitability can cause anxiety and fatalism.
