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“There's the moon trying to look romanticMoon's too old that's her troubleAren't we all?” quote by Roger McGough
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“There's the moon trying to look romanticMoon's too old that's her troubleAren't we all?”

Roger McGough

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Moon" from collection "The Penguin Book of Light Verse", 1995

The speaker personifies the moon, noting its age and romantic longing, reflecting on universal aging and desire.

In simple terms: Moon feels old and romantic, like us.

Key Takeaway

Accept aging and shared longing.

Themes

aging loneliness romance universality

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nighttime contemplation
  • artistic inspiration
  • relationship musings
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

personification existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does aging affect our romantic ideals?
  • What does the moon symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing aging can overlook practical concerns.

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