The Gladness of Nature by William Cullen Bryant
Is this a time to be cloudy and sad, When our mother Nature laughs around; When even the deep blue heavens look glad, And gladness breathes from the blossoming ground? There are notes of joy from the hang-bird and wren, And the gossip of swallows through all the sky; The ground-squirrel gaily chirps by his den, And the wilding bee hums merrily by. The clouds are at play in the azure space, And their shadows at play on the bright green vale,
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"Is this a time to be cloudy and sad,..."
"The Gladness of Nature" by William Cullen Bryant is a deep and nature english poem consisting of 24 lines. This English poem by William Cullen Bryant demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Is this a time to be cloudy and sad, When our mother Nature laughs around;...", this piece explores themes of deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Cullen Bryant's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.