“It’s that magnificent interlude in New York between winter and spring, when you feel the warmth stirring, and you remember that the dreadful naked trees will inevitably sprout tiny green buds, soon. ― Percy Bysshe Shelley, The Complete Poems Rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.” “And the Spring arose on the garden fair,Īnd each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast To vanish quite away The spring-tide hours are sounding gentle warnings, forbidding you to stay.” “Your time has come, now hasten little snowflakes.

Underground, pale seeds roll over in their sleep. Brave geese punch through the thin ice left on the lake. North in the mountains, the maple syrup is trickling.

People say that winter lasts forever, but it’s because they obsess over the thermometer. Old love, new love sprouts wings to fly.”

“Following dark winter’s strife, a warm air rises, teemed with life. “Winter is already a lost shape, forgottenĪnd earth takes up its parable of life from death once more.” “A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” Interested in starting a spring journal? Grab my 90-day printable Spring Journal and get started today! Or gather inspiration to take a step back and take advantage of the winter season to slow down and renew your inner strength before spring comes rolling in. I close my eyes, feel the heat of the woodstove, and pretend I can feel the warm sun on my face.Įnjoy these goodbye winter quotes. Sometimes I like to read these on snowy and frigid days… just to remember that spring really is on the way.

A little poetry, a little sadness, some yearning… and finally, hope and sunshine. These quotes about the end of winter embody those feelings. The feelings are always there - relief, joy, expectation. And it doesn’t really matter whether we had an ‘easy’ winter or a ‘brutal’ winter. Where I live, the end of winter is celebrated… almost as if you have survived an epic battle. The rest of us quietly survive the dark days, making our way from one beacon of light to the next, awaiting the return of the sun and light and joy. Even though we may not think of winter as having a purpose, every living thing needs a quiet time to rest and renew its inner energy.įor some people, the brisk winter days are energizing, spent in outdoor pursuits. There are seasons in nature for a reason. If you choose to purchase through an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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