Air Quote by Carol Ann Duffy
“Where I lived - winter and hard earth.I sat in my cold stone roomchoosing tough words, granite, flint,to break the ice. My broken heart -I tried that, but it skimmed,flat, over the frozen lake.She came from a long, long way,but I saw her at last, walking,my daughter, my girl, across the fields,In bare feet, bringing all spring's flowersto her mother's house. I swearthe air softened and warmed as she moved,the blue sky smiling, none too soon,with the small shy mouth of a new moon.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Winter” (1993) in the collection “The World's Wife”
A mother watches her daughter return home, bringing spring and renewal after a harsh winter, symbolizing hope and healing.
In simple terms: A daughter returns, bringing spring and hope after winter.
Key Takeaway
Embrace renewal and the warmth of loved ones.
Themes
hope
family
renewal
nature
healing
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Returning home after hardship
- seasonal change
- family reunion
Key Concepts
Seasonal cycles
maternal love
rebirth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the arrival of spring change your emotional landscape?
- What does renewal mean to you after a difficult period?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overlook the pain of loss that persists beyond seasonal change.
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