Autumn leaves Quote by Frank Baker
““Ah - the autumn leaves,' she exclaimed, 'spinning earthwards, to their common home! Ah me, life is strange! Would you care to hear my triolet on the leaves?' 'Later,' I said. 'No, here. I would like the leaves to hear it too. A simple little thought, but expressed, I tell myself, not unworthily. Thought cannot be new, Norman; it is the expression that matters.' She rested her chin in one of her hands, gazed dreamily at the leaves, and declaimed: 'Sweet little leaves so brown and thin, Sycamore, beech, oak, elm and lime; Soon will your year again begin, Sweet little leaves so brown and thin. Sycamore, beech, oak, elm and lime, Victims of winter, weather and time - Sweet little leaves so brown and thin, Sycamore, beech, oak, elm and lime.””
About This Quote
Source Literature: Short story “The Leaves” by Frank Baker, 1935
The passage reflects on the cyclical nature of life and the beauty of ordinary moments, urging appreciation of simple, fleeting experiences.
In simple terms: Life is cyclical; cherish simple moments.
Key Takeaway
Notice and value everyday beauty.
Themes
nature
reflection
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- autumn walks
- reading poetry
- journaling
- contemplating nature
Key Concepts
cyclical time
mindfulness
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find poetry in daily life?
- What does the leaf symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper meaning in routine.
