Quote by Hal Borland

Have you ever been out for a late autumn walk in the closing part of the afternoon and suddenly looked up to realize that the leaves have practically all gone? And the sun has set and the day gone before you knew it

Have you ever been out for a late autumn walk in the closing

Summary

This quote describes a fleeting moment of realization while taking a walk during late autumn. It beautifully captures the experience of being immersed in nature, only to be jolted into awareness that time has passed unknowingly. The mention of the leaves practically gone and the setting sun symbolize the transience of life and the importance of appreciating and being present in the precious moments that can slip away swiftly if not noticed and cherished.

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