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“It's a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds' cries; I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes. For it comes from the west lands, the old brown hills, And April's in the West wind, and daffodils.” quote by John Masefield
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“It's a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds' cries; I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes. For it comes from the west lands, the old brown hills, And April's in the West wind, and daffodils.”

John Masefield

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The west wind evokes longing and sorrow, mixing nature’s sounds with personal grief.

In simple terms: Wind brings both beauty and tears.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge mixed emotions in nature’s symbols.

Themes

nature emotion memory

Mood

nostalgic melancholic

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • poetry analysis
  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolism melancholy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal memories does the west wind stir?
  • How can you transform sorrow into art?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize pain, overlooking practical coping.

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