It is a sultry day; the sun has drunk The dew that lay…
“It is a sultry day; the sun has drunk The dew that lay upon the morning grass; There is no rustling in the lofty elm That canopies my dwelling, and its shade Scarce cools me. All is silent, save the faint And interrupted murmur of the bee, Settling on the sick flowers, And then again Instantly on the wing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A hot, quiet day where nature’s sounds are minimal, highlighting stillness and the fleeting presence of bees
In simple terms: A hot day with little sound, only bees moving among flowers
Key Takeaway
Appreciate subtle moments in stillness
Themes
nature
stillness
observation
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
poetic
descriptive
When to use this quote
- quiet afternoons
- gardening
- birdwatching
- mindful walking
Key Concepts
transience
solitude
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stillness affect your perception of heat?
- What small sounds do you notice when everything else is quiet?
A Different Perspective
The silence may mask underlying heat or discomfort