Margaret, are you grieving Over Goldengrove unleaving?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A question asking Margaret if she is sad about the trees losing leaves.
- In plain terms
- Are you sad that the trees are bare now?
- What can you take from it?
- Nature's change can mirror personal grief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What natural changes make you feel sad?
- How does nature reflect your mood?
Another view
Not everyone feels grief over changing seasons.
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