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My wind is turned to bitter north, That was so soft a…

“My wind is turned to bitter north, That was so soft a south before; My sky, that shone so sunny bright, With foggy gloom is clouded o'er My gay green leaves are yellow-black, Upon the dank autumnal floor; For love, departed once, comes back No more again, no more.” quote by Arthur Hugh Clough
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“My wind is turned to bitter north, That was so soft a south before; My sky, that shone so sunny bright, With foggy gloom is clouded o'er My gay green leaves are yellow-black, Upon the dank autumnal floor; For love, departed once, comes back No more again, no more.”

Arthur Hugh Clough

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem reflects on changing seasons as a metaphor for love’s loss and return.

In simple terms: Seasonal change mirrors fading love.

Key Takeaway

Accept change, cherish memories.

Themes

nature love transience

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic lament

When to use this quote

  • personal heartbreak
  • seasonal transitions
  • creative writing
  • therapy

Key Concepts

metaphor impermanence nostalgia

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the shifting weather symbolize for you?
  • How do you cope with love’s cycles?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize loss without offering hope.

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