Afterlife Quote by William Butler Yeats
“May we two stand, When we are dead, beyond the setting suns, A little from other shades apart, With mingling hair, and play upon one lute.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Song of the Wandering Aengus, William Butler Yeats, 1919
The poet envisions an eternal union beyond death, using celestial imagery to express longing for unity with a beloved.
In simple terms: Beyond death, lovers may reunite under the sun.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love beyond physical life.
Themes
love
eternity
death
union
celestial
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- memorial services
- artistic expression
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
afterlife
spirituality
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does eternal love mean to you?
- How do you honor lost loved ones?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across cultures.
