August Quote by Edmund Clarence Stedman
“The weary August days are long; The locusts sing a plaintive song, The cattle miss their master's call When they see the sunset shadows fall.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Locusts” (published 1866)
The poet paints a somber summer scene where insects sing, cattle feel loss, and shadows signal endings.
In simple terms: Summer feels lonely and mournful.
Observe nature’s quiet sadness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rural life
- environmental observation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seasonal change affect your mood?
- What does the locust’s song symbolize?
Nature’s cycles also bring hope.