Friday Quote by Ellen Wittlinger
“I trust the red sun setting, the leafless November trees. On Monday morning I look foward fearlessly to Friday’s eve. But humans are not as reliable as nature, as trees. I wonder if you’ll come back; I trust only that you leave.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, Ellen Wittlinger, 2010
The speaker trusts natural cycles but doubts human reliability, yearning for a return that may never come.
In simple terms: Nature is reliable, people are not; hope persists.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty while holding onto hope.
Themes
trust
uncertainty
hope
nature
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationship longing
- seasonal changes
- personal growth
- waiting periods
Key Concepts
Human vs. nature reliability
anticipation
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you rely on when people fail you?
- How can you balance hope with realism?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be misplaced if expectations are unrealistic.
