Nothing is so beautiful as Spring- When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush; Thrush's eggs look little low heavens, and thrush Through the echoing timber does so rinse and wring The ear, it strikes like lightning to hear him sing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spring is depicted as intensely beautiful, with vivid imagery of weeds, thrushes, and eggs.
- In plain terms
- Spring is very beautiful with new growth and birds.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice the beauty in new spring life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What beauty do you see today?
- How does spring feel?
Another view
Beauty can be subjective and fleeting.
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