My days are in the yellow leaf; The flowers and fruits of Love are gone; The worm - the canker, and the grief Are mine alone!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels life has faded like a yellow leaf, with love gone and only personal grief remaining.
- In plain terms
- Life feels dead, love is gone, only personal sorrow remains.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge loss but seek renewal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can you learn from loss?
- How can you find hope after grief?
Another view
It may overlook the possibility of new growth.
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