Apples Quote by William Allingham
“The trees are Indian Princes, But soon they'll turn to Ghosts; The scanty pears and apples Hang russet on the bough; Its Autumn, Autumn, Autumn late, 'Twill soon be Winter now. Robin, Robin Redbreast, O Robin dear! And what will this poor Robin do? For pinching days are near.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Autumn Song, 1865
The poem likens trees to princes turning to ghosts, foretelling winter and the robin’s plight.
In simple terms: Trees age, winter approaches, robin suffers.
Key Takeaway
Observe nature’s cycles.
Themes
nature
mortality
seasonality
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- environmental education
- poetry analysis
- seasonal planning
Key Concepts
symbolism
personification
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the robin symbolize?
- How does seasonal change affect you?
A Different Perspective
May anthropomorphize excessively.
