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What does it mean?
The speaker asks the wind where it traveled to collect its pleasant scents.
In plain terms
The wind brings good smells and the speaker asks where it came from.
What can you take from it?
Curiosity about the source of beauty.

Where it applies

  • poetry
  • nature walk
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • notice scents
  • ask questions
  • explore nature

Questions to consider

  • Where do good scents come from?
  • What questions do you ask nature?

Another view

It treats the wind as a person with intent.

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