Awake Quote by William Butler Yeats
“A daughter of a King of Ireland, heard A voice singing on a May Eve like this, And followed half awake and half asleep, Until she came into the Land of Faery, Where nobody gets old and godly and grave, Where nobody gets old and crafty and wise, Where nobody gets old and bitter of tongue. And she is still there, busied with a dance Deep in the dewy shadow of a wood, Or where stars walk upon a mountain-top.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Land of Faery" (excerpt), 1919
A young woman enters a timeless realm where aging and sorrow cease, living in perpetual dance and wonder.
In simple terms: She finds a place without age or bitterness.
Key Takeaway
Seek timeless joy beyond ordinary concerns.
Themes
myth
eternity
innocence
escape
nature
Mood
dreamy
reflective
Type
poetic
mythical
When to use this quote
- Creative writing
- fantasy worldbuilding
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
Faery folklore
Irish myth
timelessness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does timelessness mean to you?
- How can you bring a sense of wonder into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Such realms may ignore real-world responsibilities and growth.
