All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A heroic rider, surrounded by bright, unclouded weather, charges toward Camelot.
- In plain terms
- A brave figure rides forward under clear skies.
- What can you take from it?
- Clear conditions can symbolize confidence in action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt the 'clear sky' before a task?
- What does weather symbolize for you?
Another view
The metaphor may feel overly romanticized.
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