Quote by John Clare

I hid my love when young till ICouldn't bear the buzzing of a fly;I hid my life to my despiteTill I could not bear to look at light:I dare not gaze upon her faceBut left her memory in each place;Where'er I saw a wild flower lieI kissed and bade my love good-bye.

I hid my love when young till ICouldn't bear the buzzing of

Summary

The quote conveys the speaker's reluctance to openly express their love. They initially hid their affection, unable to tolerate even the smallest distractions. As time passes, they realize the intensity of their emotions, ultimately leading to a point where they are unable to handle the brightness of happiness. Afraid to confront reality, they avoid looking at the object of their affection, instead cherishing memories of her. Symbolically, the speaker says farewell to their love by expressing their affection towards wild flowers found in different places.

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By John Clare

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