Under the opening eyelids of the morn, We drove afield; and both together heard What time the gray-fly winds her sultry horn, Batt'ning our flocks with the fresh dews of night.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes an early morning drive and nature sounds like the gray-fly.
- In plain terms
- An early morning trip with sounds of nature.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature offers quiet beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we find peace?
- What sounds define morning?
Another view
Morning peace is often interrupted by daily demands.
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