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Thou slanting rain! Thou Hebe of the Skies, That pours out…

“Thou slanting rain! Thou Hebe of the Skies, That pours out drink to Earth; thou faithful wife That with moist tears embraces her prone lord. Thou mist intensified; thou double dew That drowns the drought, that heals the parched and burnt -- Thou resurrection rain.” quote by William Batchelder Greene
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“Thou slanting rain! Thou Hebe of the Skies, That pours out drink to Earth; thou faithful wife That with moist tears embraces her prone lord. Thou mist intensified; thou double dew That drowns the drought, that heals the parched and burnt -- Thou resurrection rain.”

William Batchelder Greene

About This Quote

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

The rain is portrayed as a nurturing, divine lover that revives and comforts a thirsty world.

In simple terms: Rain is life‑giving and healing.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and protect nature’s gifts.

Themes

nature renewal love healing

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • agricultural drought relief
  • environmental appreciation
  • spiritual meditation

Key Concepts

metaphor personification cycle of life

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does water symbolize emotional renewal?
  • What responsibilities arise from viewing nature as a partner?
A Different Perspective

Rain cannot solve all ecological problems alone.

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