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“Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote”

Geoffrey Chaucer

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The quote talks about how April brings sweet, fresh rain. This rain helps to refresh the earth after winter, making it ready for new plants and flowers to grow. Think about how a gardener waters their plants to help them flourish; April's rain does this on a large scale for nature. During winter, everything seems dead and dry, but come April, the rain starts to wake up the plants and flowers. It's like turning on a tap in a parched garden. People can appreciate this cycle as a time of renewal and new beginnings, much like starting a fresh chapter in their own lives after hard times. It reminds us that after difficulties, like the cold and darkness of winter, there are always opportunities for new growth and positive change.

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April Chaucer Medieval literature Nature Old english Poetry Renewal Seasons Springtime
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