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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...” quote by Lucy Larcom
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“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...”

Lucy Larcom

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

Key Takeaway

Find hope and guidance in darkness through symbolic light

Themes

mourning hope nature

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • funeral rites
  • grief counseling
  • rituals
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

spiritual transition symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does light help in processing loss?
  • What personal symbols bring comfort in mourning?
A Different Perspective

Symbolic fire may not resonate with all grieving individuals

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