About This Quote
When the narrator of this poem says, "We are not youth any longer," she is referring to herself and her peers. She feels that there was more to life than living for the next party or gathering. Life was better when she had time to enjoy it. "We are fleeing," she says, "from ourselves." The main idea here is that she is leaving behind the youthful party girl style that many young people pursue. Instead of trying to impress others with her wardrobe or her friends, she is looking for something more meaningful in life.
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