Far from the sun and summer-gale, In thy green lap was Nature's Darling laid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature's favorite was placed in a peaceful, shaded resting place.
- In plain terms
- A special person was buried far from the busy world.
- What can you take from it?
- Resting in nature offers peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where should we rest after death?
- Does nature comfort grief?
Another view
It implies only nature's favorites deserve such places.
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