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“I cast my heart into my rhymes, That you, in the dim coming times, May know how my heart went with them After the red-rose-bordered hem.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“I cast my heart into my rhymes, That you, in the dim coming times, May know how my heart went with them After the red-rose-bordered hem.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Rose” from “The Tower”, 1928

He expresses deep emotional investment in his art, hoping his feelings will be understood across time.

In simple terms: Art carries the poet’s heart.

Key Takeaway

Share heartfelt expression.

Themes

love artistry temporal longing

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • creative writing
  • emotional counseling
  • historical context

Key Concepts

poetic voice emotional resonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your work reflect personal emotions?
  • What timeless truths does poetry reveal?
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