The maple tree that night Without a wind or rain Let go its leaves Because its time had come.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A tree losing its leaves without wind symbolizes a natural end to a cycle.
- In plain terms
- The tree dropped its leaves because its season was over.
- What can you take from it?
- Things end naturally when their time is up.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we know when to let go?
- Is letting go always peaceful?
Another view
It is poetic but lacks specific political or social context.
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