The storm is over, the land hushes to rest: The tyrannous wind, its strength fordone, Is fallen back in the west.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The storm has passed and the land is calm after the wind exhausted itself.
- In plain terms
- The wind stopped and now it is quiet.
- What can you take from it?
- Storms eventually end and calm returns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did trouble stop?
- Do you feel calm now?
Another view
Storms can sometimes return.
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