Later as the day cools and they have gone in, the cry of…
“Later as the day cools and they have gone in, the cry of the corncrake will carry across those same fields and over the lake to the blue-hazed mountain, such a lonely evening sound to it, like the lonely evening sound of the mothers, saying it is not our fault that we weep so, it is nature's fault that makes us first full, then empty.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even as day fades, nature’s mournful sounds echo, reflecting human sorrow and the cyclical emptiness of life.
In simple terms: Nature’s cries mirror our own sadness.
Key Takeaway
Listen to nature’s lessons.
Themes
nature
loneliness
cycle ofmortality
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
contemplative
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- night walks
- writing inspiration
Key Concepts
symbolism
lament
emptiness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the corncrake’s call affect you?
- What does “nature’s fault” suggest?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary widely.