Autumn Quote by Wallace Stevens
“It was autumn and falling stars Covered the shrivelled forms Crouched in the moonlight.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Wind Shifts" from Harmonium, 1923
The poem juxtaposes the fleeting beauty of autumn and falling stars with decaying, hidden forms, suggesting a contrast between cosmic wonder and earthly decay.
In simple terms: Autumn beauty contrasts with hidden decay.
Notice hidden beauty in decay.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- autumn walks
- stargazing
- reflection on mortality
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find beauty in decay?
- What does the night sky reveal about life?
The imagery may be too abstract for practical application.