Cnwd a gyrch mewn cnodig ar, Cnyw diwael yn cnoi daear. E fynn ei gyllell a'i fwyd A'i fwrdd dan fon ei forddwd. Gwr a'i anfodd ar grynfaen, Gwas a fling a'i goes o'i flaen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poet describes a scene of a crow on a perch, a creature feeding on earth, and the surrounding sounds and actions.
- In plain terms
- He paints a vivid natural tableau with a crow.
- What can you take from it?
- Observe and describe details of nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the crow symbolize?
- How does detailed description affect mood?
Another view
The imagery is dense and may be obscure to modern readers.
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