When the gust hath blown his fill, Ending on the rustling leaves With minute drops from off the eaves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- After a storm passes, quiet remains in the form of falling drops and rustling leaves.
- In plain terms
- When the wind stops, small rain drops fall from the eaves while leaves rustle.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace often follows intense activity or turmoil.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What calm have you found after difficulty?
- How do you recognize endings?
Another view
The imagery is gentle but may lack urgency for some readers.
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