In "Spring and Fall," the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins offers some advice to the grieving Margaret to come to terms with the inevitability of change and loss. He tells her that as she grows older, she must learn to accept and embrace the cycles of life and death, recognizing that everything is transient. The poet suggests that Margaret should find solace in the beauty of nature and the ever-changing seasons, realizing that although loss may be painful, it is also an essential part of the natural order. By acknowledging the fleeting nature of life and finding peace in the passing of time, Margaret can eventually come to terms with her grief and find some measure of comfort and acceptance.
