Ye blessed Creatures, I have heard the call Ye to each other make; I see The heavens laugh with you in your jubilee; My heart is at your festival, My head hath its coronal, The fulness of your bliss, I feel- I feel it all. Oh evil day! if I were sullen While the Earth herself is adorning, This sweet May-morning.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels united with nature's joy on a beautiful morning and would feel guilty to be unhappy.
- In plain terms
- I feel happy with nature today and would feel bad if I was grumpy on such a nice day.
- What can you take from it?
- Match your mood to the beauty around you to avoid feeling out of place.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react when your mood clashes with a beautiful day?
- What makes you feel part of a larger celebration?
Another view
It assumes everyone feels a deep connection to nature.
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