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What does it mean?
A fragment depicting a peaceful rural scene with old men and young women.
In plain terms
A description of calm country life with old men and young women.
What can you take from it?
Find peace in simple rural settings.

Where it applies

  • travel
  • writing
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • visit country places
  • observe local elders

Questions to consider

  • What do you value about rural life?
  • How do you find peace?

Another view

The fragment lacks a complete thought or lesson.

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  3. I will make you brooches and toys for your delight Of bird-song at morning and star-shine at night.

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