Bears Quote by Siegfried Sassoon
“December stillness, teach me through your trees That loom along the west, one with the land, The veiled evangel of your mysteries. While nightfall, sad and spacious, on the down Deepens, and dusk embues me where I stand, With grave diminishings of green and brown, Speak, roofless Nature, your instinctive words; And let me learn your secret from the sky, Following a flock of steadfast-journeying birds In lone remote migration beating by. December stillness, crossed by twilight roads, Teach me to travel far and bear my loads.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 1918 (WWI era)
The speaker seeks wisdom from nature’s quiet winter scene, finding guidance in its stillness and the migration of birds.
In simple terms: Learn from winter’s calm and the birds’ journey.
Key Takeaway
Observe nature, learn patience and purpose.
Themes
nature
solitude
reflection
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetry
philosophical
When to use this quote
- winter walks
- birdwatching
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
seasonality
migration
spiritual seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the winter landscape teach you about your own inner state?
- How can you apply the birds’ perseverance to your challenges?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s silence can be overwhelming without context.
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