Love Quote by W.B. Yeats
““We sat grown quiet at the name of love; We saw the last embers of daylight die, And in the trembling blue-green of the sky A moon, worn as if it had been a shell Washed by time's waters as they rose and fell About the stars and broke in days and years. I had a thought for no one's but your ears: That you were beautiful, and that I strove To love you in the old high way of love; That it had all seemed happy, and yet we'd grown As weary-hearted as that hollow moon””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed Love Poem, early 20th century
The poet reflects on love’s fading beauty, comparing it to a waning moon, expressing yearning and melancholy.
In simple terms: Love feels beautiful yet tired, like an old moon.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love while it shines.
Themes
love
mortality
beauty
longing
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationship reflection
- artistic inspiration
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
transience
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “old high way of love” mean today?
- Can love endure beyond its fading glow?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s idealized view may overlook practical aspects of lasting relationships.
