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I have need of the sky, I have business with the grass; I…

“I have need of the sky, I have business with the grass; I will up and get me away where the hawk is wheeling Lone and high, And the slow clouds go by. I will get me away to the waters that glass The clouds as they pass. I will get me away to the woods.” quote by Richard Hovey
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“I have need of the sky, I have business with the grass; I will up and get me away where the hawk is wheeling Lone and high, And the slow clouds go by. I will get me away to the waters that glass The clouds as they pass. I will get me away to the woods.”

Richard Hovey

About This Quote

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

The speaker longs for freedom, seeking open spaces—sky, water, woods—to escape confinement and find peace.

In simple terms: Year for open, natural places to feel free.

Key Takeaway

Seek solitude in nature.

Themes

freedom escape nature

Mood

reflective calming

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • hiking
  • camping
  • meditation
  • travel
  • creative retreats

Key Concepts

longing solitude transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What environment restores your spirit?
  • How can you bring nature’s calm into daily life?
A Different Perspective

Nature may not always be accessible; responsibilities can limit escape.

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