Two such as you with such a master speed, cannot be parted nor be swept away, from one another once you are agreed, that life is only life forevermore, together wing to wing and oar to oar.
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I end not far from my going forth By picking the faded blue Of the last remaining aster flower To carry again to you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the enduring connection and affection one has for a loved one, symbolized by the act of picking a flower.
In this quote, Robert Frost reflects on the journey of life and the sense of nostalgia that accompanies it. The act of picking a faded aster flower represents a gesture of love and remembrance, showing how we carry our memories and connections with us, even as time moves forward. It highlights the bittersweet nature of love, where beauty and impermanence coexist.
Themes
LoveMemoryFlowerNostalgiaConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wedding speech to symbolize enduring love.
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