Quote by Alfred Noyes

It mocks me as it flies, I know: All too soon the gleam will go; Yet I love it and shall love My dream that brooks no narrower bars Than bind the darkening heavens above, My Jack o'Lanthorn of the stars: Then, I'll follow it no more, I'll light the lamp: I'll close the door.


It mocks me as it flies, I know: All too soon the gleam will

Summary

This quote expresses the bittersweet nature of pursuing dreams. The speaker is aware that time is fleeting and their dream will eventually fade away. Nevertheless, they hold a deep affection for their dream, which transcends any limitations imposed by reality. They compare their dream to a Jack o'Lantern, a mysterious and alluring symbol, shining brightly in the vastness of the sky. Despite this longing, the speaker realizes that chasing their dream is futile. Instead, they choose to accept the reality, symbolized by lighting a lamp and closing the door on their wistful aspirations.

By Alfred Noyes
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