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When loud by landside streamlets gush, And clear in the…

“When loud by landside streamlets gush, And clear in the greenwood quires the thrush, With sun on the meadows And songs in the shadows Comes again to me The gift of the tongues of the lea, The gift of the tongues of meadows. So when the earth is alive with gods, And the lusty ploughman breaks the…” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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“When loud by landside streamlets gush, And clear in the greenwood quires the thrush, With sun on the meadows And songs in the shadows Comes again to me The gift of the tongues of the lea, The gift of the tongues of meadows. So when the earth is alive with gods, And the lusty ploughman breaks the sod, And the grass sings in the meadows, And the flowers smile in the shadows, Sits my heart at ease, Hearing the song of the leas, Singing the songs of the meadows.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

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

Nature’s sounds and cycles soothe the soul, reminding us that the earth’s living chorus brings peace and inspiration.

In simple terms: Nature’s music calms the heart.

Key Takeaway

Listen to the world’s quiet songs.

Themes

nature peace inspiration

Mood

tranquil reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • walking in woods
  • gardening
  • writing poetry

Key Concepts

ecology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does natural sound affect your mood?
  • What simple sounds bring you calm?
A Different Perspective

Quiet moments can be disrupted by urban noise.

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