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Love and Life by John Wilmot

By John Wilmot

Topics: sad-shayari, deep-lines

All my past life is mine no more, The flying hours are gone, Like transitory dreams giv'n o'er, Whose images are kept in store By memory alone. The time that is to come is not; How can it then be mine? The present moment's all my lot; And that, as fast as it is got, Phyllis, is only thine.

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"All my past life is mine no more,..."

"Love and Life" by John Wilmot is a sad and deep english poem consisting of 17 lines. This English poem by John Wilmot demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "All my past life is mine no more, The flying hours are gone,...", this piece explores themes of sad and deep through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. John Wilmot's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (1647–1680), was an English poet and courtier known for his satirical and libertine verse. His poems—including "A Satire Against Reason and Mankind" and "The Imperfect Enjoyment"—combine intellectual brilliance with provocative honesty.

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