Flow gently, sweet Afton! amang thy green braes, Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise. My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks a stream to flow gently so as not to wake a sleeping beloved.
- In plain terms
- Please be quiet so she can sleep.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature can show care for loved ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you protect peace?
- Can nature comfort you?
Another view
Romanticizes nature as an active participant.
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