She sent him scented letters, And he received them with a strange delight. Just like his wife But how she was before the tears, And how she was before the years flew by, And how she was when she was beautiful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote describes a nostalgic appreciation for someone's former beauty and the complex emotions it brings.
- In plain terms
- The speaker is reminded of a woman's past beauty and state.
- What can you take from it?
- Nostalgia for someone's past self can be powerful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you miss about the past?
- How do you view change?
Another view
It focuses on external beauty rather than internal growth.
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