Harper Quote by Alexander Smith
“In winter, when the dismal rain Comes down in slanting lines, And Wind, that grand old harper, smote His thunder-harp of pines.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Wind's Harp, Alexander Smith, 1916
Nature's storm is depicted as a musician playing a harsh, resonant tune on pine trees, reflecting the power and melancholy of winter weather.
In simple terms: Winter storms feel like a sad song played on trees.
Key Takeaway
Listen to the storm’s music and find calm.
Themes
nature
weather
melancholy
music
power
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
descriptive
When to use this quote
- walking in rain
- writing poetry
- contemplating nature
- storm preparation
Key Concepts
personification
imagery
sound
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the storm’s music affect your mood?
- What can you learn from nature’s harshness?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize harsh weather, overlooking its danger.
![“On average, once a month for the last 10 years since her [Harper Lee] stroke, we have sat and talked and told stories and exchanged insults... Which she loves. I think one secret to our friendship was I did not treat her like a marble woman, and my wife - I joked with her, and I joked with her…” quote by Wayne Flynt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7fd/wayne-flynt-65979_average_on-average-once-a-month-for-the-last-10_386486.jpg)
