Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The cherry tree is now covered in blossoms.
- In plain terms
- The cherry tree is in full bloom.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice the beauty of nature in spring.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What spring beauty do you notice?
- How do you enjoy the seasons?
Another view
This is purely descriptive with no deeper meaning.
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