When Will Ye Go, O Guest? Comments
Will he has, heart to serve, host is kind,
How long still O thou guest should ye stay?
In limit O guest is welcome lined,
Reason none whatso to overstay.
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I was thinking of overstaying guests taking advantage of one's hospitality! We all have experienced those! Thanks to your notes I understood the real essence of poem. I do agree, staying attached to worn out body doesn't really make much sense. May be it is our social brainwashing making us want to stay here for ever.
Yes, from the poem there is no way of knowing which guest is it referring to. Poems are like that. Vagueness is often deliberately imparted. But I believe in some clarity, which is provided through the notes. Thanks for visiting.
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7/27/2025 12:00:08 PM # 1.0.0
Overstaying! ! Muse of the guest; But, patience is the key. Host, ghost, lost, most! Nest of love, Best with life, Able to handle your guest peacefully. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Thanks for sharing, rather thanks for visiting dear poet.