unfoldingWord_en_tn/ecc/12/05.md

The writer continues his metaphor. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

when natural desires fail

AT: "when people no longer desire what they once did naturally" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)

when the almond tree blossoms

The "almond tree" is a tree that blossoms in the winter with white flowers.

Then man goes to his eternal home

This refers to death. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism)

the mourners go down the streets

Possible meanings are 1) that mourners go down the streets to attend a funeral, or 2) that mourners go down the streets to the house of the person who is about to die.