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The first stanza introduces the idea of the ephemeral stream in its literal sense. The definition is enhanced by metaphors.
The second stanza introduces "you" into the mix. It is not clear who "you" represents. It could be the reader. It could be an on-again-off-again lover of the speaker/poet. It could represent God. However, I favor the on-again-off-again lover interpretation.
The inconstant lover idea is, perhaps, perpetuated and supported in the final stanza which tells of dreams and a desire to "start again." This idea is further supported by the final two sentences of the poem, which appear to be a direct invitation to the "you" to come back.
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