I caught this morning morning's minion, king- dom of daylight's dauphin, dapple-dawn-drawn Falcon, in his riding Of the rolling level underneath him steady air, and striding High there, how he rung upon the rein of a wimpling wing In his ecstasy!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Vivid description of a falcon flying with intense energy and joy.
- In plain terms
- A falcon flies high with great energy and happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Observe nature with intense attention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you notice in nature?
- How do you describe movement?
Another view
The language is dense and may obscure the image.
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