She was a Phantom of delight When first she gleamed upon my sight; A lovely Apparition, sent To be a moment's ornament.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman is described as a magical appearance that served as a fleeting decoration in the speaker's life.
- In plain terms
- She looked like a magical dream just for a moment.
- What can you take from it?
- Some people appear briefly to brighten life without staying.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who has been a momentary light in your life?
- How do you value temporary beauty?
Another view
It objectifies the subject as an ornament rather than a person.
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