Blue Quote by Robert P. T. Coffin
“Frost is but slender weeks away, Tonight the sunset glow will stay, Swing to the north and burn up higher And Northern Lights wall earth with fire. Nothing is lost yet, nothing broken, And yet the cold blue word is spoken: Say goodbye to the sun. The days of love and leaves are done.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, author‑attributed lyrical composition
The poem juxtaposes fleeting summer warmth with impending winter darkness, using vivid natural imagery to convey transience and melancholy.
In simple terms: Summer fades, winter approaches, feelings of loss.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and cherish present moments.
Themes
nature
transience
melancholy
seasonal change
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
lyematic
When to use this quote
- watching sunrise
- preparing for winter
- reflecting on loss
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
impermanence
contrast
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice seasonal shifts in your emotions?
- What comforts you when warmth fades?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize hardship, overlooking practical coping.
