Air Quote by William Shakespeare
“Love, whose month is ever May, Spied a blossom passing fair, Playing in the wanton air: Through the velvet leaves the wind, All unseen can passage find; That the lover, sick to death, Wish'd himself the heaven's breath.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 2
A poetic expression of love likens it to spring, using vivid natural imagery to convey longing and the desire for the beloved's breath.
In simple terms: Love is compared to spring, full of yearning and hope.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s hopeful, yearning energy.
Themes
love
nature
longing
poetry
Mood
romantic
hopeful
Type
poetic
lyantic
When to use this quote
- writing love poetry
- expressing affection
- consoling a lover
- celebrating spring
Key Concepts
metaphor
seasonal imagery
romantic yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the spring metaphor reveal about love’s nature?
- How can you convey longing with contemporary images?
A Different Perspective
The archaic language may feel distant to modern readers.
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