Young poets bewail the passing of love old poets, the passing of time. There is surprisingly little difference.

Summary

This quote suggests that young poets mourn the loss of love, while older poets mourn the fleeting nature of time. However, the quote implies that the two are fundamentally interconnected. Love, like time, is transient and eventually passes away. Both young and old poets experience the universal reality of impermanence. Thus, the distinction between these two perspectives on loss is minimal, highlighting the universal nature of these human experiences across generations and the shared sense of longing that poets of all ages feel.

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