Ancient Quote by Charles Godfrey Leland
“It was the noise Of ancient trees falling while all was still Before the storm, in the long interval Between the gathering clouds and that light breeze Which Germans call the Wind's bride.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Wind's Bride" from *The Book of Wonder*, 1893
The poem depicts the quiet, powerful moment between a storm's buildup and its release, likening it to a bride awaiting her groom.
In simple terms: It describes a calm before a storm, comparing it to a bride.
Key Takeaway
Notice and appreciate the tension before change.
Themes
nature
anticipation
storm
silence
metaphor
Mood
contemplative
poetic
melancholic
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- waiting for a decision
- preparing for a major event
- observing nature
Key Concepts
poetry
symbolism
natural cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the "wind's bride" symbolize for you?
- How do you handle moments of quiet tension?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize destructive forces.
