There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream, The earth, and every common sight, To me did seem Apparelled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream. It is not now as it hath been of yore- Turn wheresoe'er I may, By night or day, The things which I have seen I now can see no more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on a past loss of celestial perception of nature's beauty.
- In plain terms
- Nature used to seem glorious but no longer does.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the loss of wonder in nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your view changed?
- Is wonder lost?
Another view
Perception loss may be permanent.
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