All the birds have flown up and gone; A lonely cloud floats leisurely by. We never tire of looking at each other - Only the mountain and I.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds solitude and connection in nature when all other things are gone.
- In plain terms
- Only I and the mountain remain together.
- What can you take from it?
- Find comfort in nature when others leave.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does solitude offer?
- How do you relate to nature?
Another view
It implies total isolation which may not be practical for most.
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