Fair pledges of a fruitful tree, Why do ye fall so fast? Your date is not so past But you may stay yet here awhile To blush and gently smile, And go at last.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leaves (or youth) fall fast but can linger briefly before departing.
- In plain terms
- Why fall early? You can stay a while, smile, then go.
- What can you take from it?
- Cherish what time you have.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What will you do while here?
- Do you fear the end?
Another view
Leaves do not choose when to fall.
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