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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.” quote by Edmund Clarence Stedman
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“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.”

Edmund Clarence Stedman

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.

Key Takeaway

Observe nature’s quiet sadness.

Themes

nature loneliness seasonal change

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • rural life
  • environmental observation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolism melancholy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seasonal change affect your mood?
  • What does the locust’s song symbolize?
A Different Perspective

Nature’s cycles also bring hope.

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