Fall Quote by W. H. Auden
“Now the leaves are falling fast, Nurse's flowers will not last; Nurses to their graves are gone, And the prams go rolling on.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Unknown Citizen” (excerpt) by W. H. Auden, 1939
The poet reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death, using images of falling leaves and nurses.
In simple terms: Life is fleeting; death is inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life's impermanence.
Themes
mortality
time
nature
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- seasonal change
- health care
Key Concepts
existentialism
imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning amid impermanence?
- What rituals help you accept loss?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on mortality can cause anxiety.
