Alive Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
“I would I were alive again To kiss the fingers of the rain, To drink into my eyes the shine Of every slanting silver line, To catch the freshened, fragrant breeze From drenched and dripping apple-trees. For soon the shower will be done, And then the broad face of the sun Will laugh above the rain-soaked earth Until the world with answering mirth Shakes joyously, and each round drop Rolls twinkling, from its grass-blade top.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Rain” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1920
A vivid celebration of rain’s sensory delights and the joy it brings to nature and the speaker.
In simple terms: Rain brings joy and beauty.
Key Takeaway
Savor simple natural moments.
Themes
nature
joy
sensory
transience
celebration
Mood
joyful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- walking in rain
- reading poetry
- gardening
- photography
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
poetry
imagery
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rain affect your mood?
- What simple pleasures do you overlook?
A Different Perspective
Rain is fleeting; over‑indulgence can dull appreciation.
