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To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time ‧ 1648
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may: Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Herrick urges you to enjoy life while it's fresh, because time keeps moving. The flower smiling today is already headed toward wilting tomorrow. It's a gentle nudge to seize sweet moments instead of postponing them. Beauty is brief, so use it.
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