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What does it mean?
The line paints a vivid, musical scene where flowers sing and birds fly happily.
In plain terms
Flowers sing and birds fly happily.
What can you take from it?
Nature can be imagined as joyful and musical.

Where it applies

  • poetry
  • songwriting

Putting it to work

  • descriptive writing

Questions to consider

  • What mood does this create?
  • How does music affect perception of nature?

Another view

It's metaphorical, not literal.

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