In Arcady there lies a crystal spring Ring'd all about with green melodious reeds Swaying seal'd music up and down the wind. Here on its time-defaced pedestal The image of a half-forgotten God Crumbles to its complete oblivion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A forgotten deity's image decays in a peaceful natural setting.
- In plain terms
- Nature remains beautiful even as old gods are forgotten.
- What can you take from it?
- Time erodes belief but nature endures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What old beliefs have you forgotten?
- How does nature comfort you?
Another view
Not all cultural loss is gentle or beautiful.
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