And now there came both mist and snow, And it grew wondrous cold: And ice, mast-high, came floating by, As green as emerald.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mist and snow bring sudden cold, with green ice floating by, creating a harsh, frozen scene.
- In plain terms
- Snow and mist bring cold, with strange green ice floating nearby.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature can shift quickly from pleasant to hostile without warning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has nature changed on you suddenly?
- How do you respond to cold?
Another view
The scene is extreme and rare compared to daily weather.
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