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Bars Quote by Sara Teasdale

“As dew leaves the cobweb lightly Threaded with stars, Scattering jewels on the fence And the pasture bars; As dawn leaves the dry grass bright And the tangled weeds Bearing a rainbow gem On each of their seeds; So has your love, my lover, Fresh as the dawn, Made me a shining road To travel on, Set…” quote by Sara Teasdale
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“As dew leaves the cobweb lightly Threaded with stars, Scattering jewels on the fence And the pasture bars; As dawn leaves the dry grass bright And the tangled weeds Bearing a rainbow gem On each of their seeds; So has your love, my lover, Fresh as the dawn, Made me a shining road To travel on, Set every common sight Of tree or stone Delicately alight For me alone.”

Sara Teasdale

About This Quote

Source Poem: Love Song, 1915

The poet likens love to fresh morning dew that decorates nature with sparkling light, making the world seem radiant and intimate for the beloved.

In simple terms: Love is like fresh dew, making everything shine for you.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love’s fresh perspective.

Themes

romance nature beauty

Mood

gentle hopeful

Type

lyrical romantic

When to use this quote

  • Morning walks
  • gardening
  • celebrating relationships
  • writing poetry

Key Concepts

Transcendence sensory imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love change your perception of everyday scenes?
  • What moments make you feel love’s freshness?
A Different Perspective

Love can fade, losing its fresh sparkle.

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