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April Quote by Ned Hayes

“April comes to us, with her showers sweet. I wake to the cries of little birds before the light comes across the heath. They wait all night with open eyes. Now, with the rain at dawn, their voices make melody. I turn back the reveled cloth of gold on my bed and walk to gaze beyond my glazed…” quote by Ned Hayes
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““April comes to us, with her showers sweet. I wake to the cries of little birds before the light comes across the heath. They wait all night with open eyes. Now, with the rain at dawn, their voices make melody. I turn back the reveled cloth of gold on my bed and walk to gaze beyond my glazed casement window. In the plaintive voices of the wood fowl, I imagine my mother calling to me, her words echoing across the years.””

Ned Hayes

About This Quote

Morning rain awakens birds whose song evokes memories of a mother’s distant call, blending nature with nostalgia.

In simple terms: Rain and birds stir nostalgic memories of mother.

Key Takeaway

Listen to nature to connect with past feelings.

Themes

nature memory nostalgia

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • morning walks
  • bird watching
  • journaling
  • meditation

Key Concepts

sensory recall emotional resonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sounds trigger your memories?
  • How can you use nature to process longing?
A Different Perspective

Personal memories may color perception of present reality.

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