I would I were alive again To kiss the fingers of the…
“I would I were alive again To kiss the fingers of the rain, To drink into my eyes the shine Of every slanting silver line, To catch the freshened, fragrant breeze From drenched and dripping apple-trees. For soon the shower will be done, And then the broad face of the sun Will laugh above the rain-soaked earth Until the world with answering mirth Shakes joyously, and each round drop Rolls twinkling, from its grass-blade top.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A vivid celebration of rain’s sensory delights and the joy it brings to nature and the speaker.
In simple terms: Rain brings joy and beauty.
Savor simple natural moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- walking in rain
- reading poetry
- gardening
- photography
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rain affect your mood?
- What simple pleasures do you overlook?
Rain is fleeting; over‑indulgence can dull appreciation.