I remember, I remember How my childhood fleeted by,- The mirth of its December And the warmth of its July.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls childhood joy with specific references to different seasons.
- In plain terms
- I remember how happy my childhood was in both winter and summer.
- What can you take from it?
- Memory preserves the warmth of childhood joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What season reminds you of childhood?
- How do memories change?
Another view
It ignores any negative aspects of childhood.
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