And meadow rivulets overflow, And drops on gate bars hang in a row, And rooks in families homeward go, And so do I.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Natural elements return home naturally, and the speaker identifies with this sense of returning.
- In plain terms
- Water flows, birds fly home, and I also go back to where I belong.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone and everything has a natural place to return to.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel you belong?
- What makes a place home?
Another view
Not everyone feels a sense of belonging or has a place to return to.
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