I like the juicy stem of grass that grows within the coarser leaf folded round, and the butteryellow glow in the narrow flute from which the morning-glory opens blue and cool on a hot morning.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poet finds beauty in small natural details like grass stems and flowers.
- In plain terms
- I love small details in nature like grass and flowers.
- What can you take from it?
- Find beauty in nature small natural details.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small details do you notice?
- Where do you find beauty?
Another view
It relies on personal sensory experience that may vary.
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