Cattle Quote by Thomas Chatterton
“The gatherd storme is rype; the bigge drops falle;The forswat meadowes smethe, and drenche the raine;The comyng ghastness do the cattle pall,And the full flockes are drivynge ore the plaine;Dashde from the cloudes the waters flott againe;The welkin opes; the yellow levynne flies;And the hot fierie smothe in the wide lowings dies.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dark Night of the Soul (attributed), 1770s
A chaotic storm overwhelms the landscape, symbolizing turmoil and the fleeting nature of worldly stability.
In simple terms: Storms reflect inner chaos and impermanence.
Key Takeaway
Accept change, stay grounded.
Themes
nature
impermanence
chaos
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- meditation
- weather observation
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
transience
natural cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find calm amid turmoil?
- What can storms teach about resilience?
A Different Perspective
Storms can also bring renewal, not just destruction.
