Air Quote by George Crabbe
“Through the sharp air a flaky torrent flies, Mocks the slow sight, and hides the gloomy skies; The fleecy clouds their chilly bosoms bare, And shed their substance on the floating air.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Village; 1807
Nature’s harsh weather obscures vision, revealing hidden skies and stripping clouds of substance.
In simple terms: Storms hide and reveal, stripping clouds.
Observe how weather transforms perception.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hiking in storms
- photography of clouds
- writing about weather
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the storm evoke?
- How does weather affect your mood?
Interpretation may vary; poetic language can be ambiguous.