Appalachian-literature Quote by Sharyn McCrumb
““Wild steep mountains floating in a haze of cloud...a sea of green trees swallowing the hills and valleys, and curling around the trails and rivers, with the wind in the leaves as its tide.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Wild Steep Mountains”, 2015
Nature’s towering, mist‑filled landscapes evoke awe and a sense of being carried by the wind’s rhythm.
In simple terms: Mountains inspire awe and flow.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate nature’s grandeur and movement.
Themes
nature
beauty
awe
movement
landscape
Mood
tranquil
inspired
Type
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- hiking
- photography
- writing
- mindful walking
Key Concepts
environmental appreciation
visual imagery
poetic description
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do such scenes stir?
- How does nature influence your mood?
A Different Perspective
Weather can obscure perception.
![“The autumn leaves blew over the moonlit pavement in such a way as to make the girl who was moving there seem fixed to a sliding walk, letting the motion of the wind and the leaves carry her forward. [...] The trees overhead made a great sound of letting down their dry rain.” quote by Ray Bradbury](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c26/ray-bradbury-75_autumn_the-autumn-leaves-blew-over-the-moonlit_3193476.jpg)
