Nature Quote by W.B. Yeats
““To A Squirrel At Kyle-Na-No Come play with me; Why should you run Through the shaking tree As though I'd a gun To strike you dead? When all I would do Is to scratch your head And let you go.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of the Wandering Aengus” (adapted), 1917
The speaker invites a squirrel to play, questioning aggression and offering gentle companionship instead of violence.
In simple terms: Ask the squirrel to play, not harm.
Key Takeaway
Choose kindness over aggression.
Themes
compassion
playfulness
violence
nature
Mood
lighthearted
thoughtful
Type
poetic
didactic
When to use this quote
- park visits
- children’s storytelling
- animal rescue
- teaching empathy
Key Concepts
animal behavior
human-animal interaction
ethical choice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we replace aggression with gentle curiosity?
- What does “scratch your head” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
The whimsical tone may limit seriousness of the moral.
