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“O brief, bright smile of summer! O days divine and dear The voices of winter's sorrow Already we can hear. And we know that the frosts will find us, And the smiling skies grow rude, While we look in the face of Beauty, And worship her every mood.” quote by Celia Thaxter
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“O brief, bright smile of summer! O days divine and dear The voices of winter's sorrow Already we can hear. And we know that the frosts will find us, And the smiling skies grow rude, While we look in the face of Beauty, And worship her every mood.”

Celia Thaxter

About This Quote

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

The fleeting joy of summer contrasts with winter's sorrow, reminding us of nature's cycles.

In simple terms: Summer joy contrasts winter sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate each season's gifts.

Themes

nature transience beauty

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • garden walks
  • holiday planning
  • reflective writing

Key Concepts

poetry seasonal change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the sky’s rudeness symbolize?
  • How do you find balance in changing moods?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on beauty may ignore hardship.

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