Poem 14 — 100 Days of Poetry
About the Poem:
So We'll Go No More A Roving is a short yet poignant poem by Lord Byron that reflects on the passage of time and the inevitable need for rest, even in the face of enduring love and desire. Byron beautifully captures the tension between the desires of the heart and the limitations of the body, presenting a quiet acceptance of the fact that, as we age, we must slow down, even if our hearts remain full of passion.
Lord Byron (1788–1824) was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement. His works often explore themes of love, nature, and the inner conflicts that arise from the human experience. So We'll Go No More A Roving is a perfect example of his ability to express deep emotion in a few simple, resonant lines.
So We'll Go No More A Roving — Lord Byron
So, we'll go no more a roving
So late into the night,
Though the heart be still as loving,
And the moon be still as bright.
For the sword outwears its sheath,
And the soul wears out the breast,
And the heart must pause to breathe,
And love itself have rest.
Though the night was made for loving,
And the day returns too soon,
Yet we'll go no more a roving
By the light of the moon.
My Reflections on the Poem:
Recording So We'll Go No More A Roving felt like capturing a moment of quiet reflection. Byron’s ability to express the tension between love’s enduring power and the reality of physical limitations is both deeply personal and universal. The poem reminds us that there comes a time when even the most passionate hearts must rest, a sentiment that resonates with readers across generations.
This post is part of my 100 Days of Poetry series, where I embarked on a journey to record and share 100 poems over 100 days in 2017. Although the series was interrupted, I’m delighted to continue sharing these timeless works with you.
