Autumn Quote by William Allingham
“Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods, And day by day the dead leaves fall and melt, And night by night the monitory blast Wails in the key-hole, telling how it pass'd O'er empty fields, or upland solitudes, Or grim wide wave; and now the power is felt Of melancholy, tenderer in its moods Than any joy indulgent Summer dealt.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Autumn Fire" by William Allingham, 1865
Describes autumn's gradual decay and the melancholy it brings, contrasting with summer's indulgence.
In simple terms: Autumn brings a gentle, sad mood unlike summer's joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the reflective melancholy of change.
Themes
seasonal change
melancholy
reflection
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic inspiration
- seasonal introspection
- grief processing
Key Concepts
nature
poetry
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does melancholy teach you?
- How do you find beauty in decay?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize sadness, ignoring renewal.
