'The Locust Tree in Flower' from An Early Martyr (1935)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes a locust tree in bloom with sharp, visual focus on its form and timing.
- In plain terms
- A tree blooms with white flowers.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice details in nature precisely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What details do you overlook?
- How does nature change?
Another view
It lacks emotional commentary.
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