Here's ivy! -take them, as I used to do Thy flowers, and keep them where they shall not pine. Instruct thine eyes to keep their colours true, And tell thy soul, their roots are left in mine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks someone to cherish memories of their relationship, symbolized by flowers, even after separation.
- In plain terms
- Keep these flowers as a reminder of us, and remember that our connection remains even if we are apart.
- What can you take from it?
- Hold onto memories gently even after a relationship ends.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor the past without living in it?
- Is it better to forget or remember?
Another view
Memories can sometimes prevent moving forward effectively.
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