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The gatherd storme is rype; the bigge drops falle;The…

“The gatherd storme is rype; the bigge drops falle;The forswat meadowes smethe, and drenche the raine;The comyng ghastness do the cattle pall,And the full flockes are drivynge ore the plaine;Dashde from the cloudes the waters flott againe;The welkin opes; the yellow levynne flies;And the hot fierie…” quote by Thomas Chatterton
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“The gatherd storme is rype; the bigge drops falle;The forswat meadowes smethe, and drenche the raine;The comyng ghastness do the cattle pall,And the full flockes are drivynge ore the plaine;Dashde from the cloudes the waters flott againe;The welkin opes; the yellow levynne flies;And the hot fierie smothe in the wide lowings dies.”

Thomas Chatterton

About This Quote

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

A chaotic storm overwhelms the landscape, symbolizing turmoil and the fleeting nature of worldly stability.

In simple terms: Storms reflect inner chaos and impermanence.

Key Takeaway

Accept change, stay grounded.

Themes

nature impermanence chaos

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative writing
  • meditation
  • weather observation
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

transience natural cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find calm amid turmoil?
  • What can storms teach about resilience?
A Different Perspective

Storms can also bring renewal, not just destruction.

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