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 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.”
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.
Listen to the world’s quiet songs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- walking in woods
- gardening
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does natural sound affect your mood?
- What simple sounds bring you calm?
Quiet moments can be disrupted by urban noise.