Air Quote by William Blake
“My silks and fine array, My smiles and languished air, By love are driv'n away And mournful lean Despair Brings me yew to deck my grave: Such end true lovers have.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Little Girl Lost” from Songs of Innocence and of Experience, 1794
The speaker laments love’s loss, feeling despair that drives them toward death, suggesting true lovers may end in sorrow.
In simple terms: Love lost leads to deep sorrow and thoughts of death.
Key Takeaway
Recognize grief, seek healing.
Themes
love
despair
death
grief
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- breakup
- bereavement
- mental health crisis
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Romanticism
existential melancholy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does grief shape your view of love?
- Can sorrow become a catalyst for growth?
A Different Perspective
Despair may be temporary; hope can emerge.
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