Autumn Quote by Lucy Larcom
“To her bier Comes the year Not with weeping and distress, as mortals do, But, to guide her way to it, All the trees have torches lit; Blazing red the maples shine the woodlands through...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "To Her Bier Comes the Year", 1865
The poem describes a solemn yet hopeful transition, using fire imagery to guide the departed soul
In simple terms: Trees light torches, illuminating the path for the soul in a solemn season
Find hope and guidance in darkness through symbolic light
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When to use this quote
- funeral rites
- grief counseling
- rituals
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does light help in processing loss?
- What personal symbols bring comfort in mourning?
Symbolic fire may not resonate with all grieving individuals