O soul, be patient: thou shalt find A little matter mend all this; Some strain of music to thy mind, Some praise for skill not spent amiss.
Robert BridgesRead
So sweet love seemed that April morn. When first we kissed beside the thorn, So strangely sweet, it was not strange We thought that love could never change.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote captures the deep and seemingly unchanging sweetness of love experienced in a moment of intimacy.
In this quote, Robert Bridges reflects on a tender moment shared in April, symbolizing new beginnings and the freshness of love. The imagery of kissing beside a thorn highlights the beauty intertwined with potential pain, suggesting that while love feels perfect and unchanging in the moment, it is subject to the inevitable changes of time and circumstance.
Themes
LoveSweetChangeKissApril
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a wedding ceremony to celebrate the beauty of love.
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