Bark Quote by Walter de La Mare
“The sandy cat by the Farmer's chair Mews at his knee for dainty fare; Old Rover in his moss-greened house Mumbles a bone, and barks at a mouse. In the dewy fields the cattle lie Chewing the cud 'neath a fading sky; Dobbin at manger pulls his hay: Gone is another summer's day.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Sandy Cat (published in 1931 collection “The House Without Windows”)
A whimsical scene of farm animals and nature, reflecting on the passage of time and simple rural life.
In simple terms: Farm life and nature’s rhythm.
Key Takeaway
Notice the quiet cycles of daily life.
Themes
nature
rural life
time
observation
humor
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
poetic
observational
When to use this quote
- farm chores
- gardening
- watching sunrise
- reflecting on aging
Key Concepts
pastoral imagery
personification
cycle
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the poem’s rhythm mirror daily routines?
- What does the rain symbolize?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper human emotions behind the simple scene.
