Quote by Elizabeth Jennings
Do they know they're old, these two who are my father and my mother whose fire from which I came, has now grown cold?
Summary
This quote reflects on the aging process of the speaker's parents and their current state of being. The speaker wonders if their parents are aware of their old age and the decline of their once-passionate and lively nature. The mention of the "fire" growing cold suggests a loss of energy and vitality. The quote delves into the introspection of the speaker, contemplating their parents' awareness of their own mortality and the passage of time.