Thomas: Hey Victor! I'm sorry 'bout your dad. Victor: How'd you hear about it? Thomas: I heard it on the wind. I heard it from the birds. I felt it in the sunlight. And your mom was just in here cryin'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- News spreads through nature and community feelings rather than just words.
- In plain terms
- I heard about the sad news from nature and seeing your mom cry.
- What can you take from it?
- Community and nature often share news first.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you hear news?
- What do you sense before you know?
Another view
This is more poetic than realistic in modern cities.
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