With whisper of her mellowing grain, With treble of brook and bud and tree, Earth joys for ever to sustain The bass eternal of the sea.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poem celebrates nature’s music, comparing the gentle sounds of grain and brook to the deep, eternal bass of the sea.
- In plain terms
- Nature’s sounds are likened to music, from soft to deep.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen to the world’s subtle and profound rhythms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sounds in your environment inspire you?
- How does music shape your perception of nature?
Another view
The metaphor may feel abstract to those preferring concrete descriptions.
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