avatarWenqi Glantz

Summary

Valley Green is depicted as a serene, nature-filled landscape where life quietly thrives amidst the chill, observed through the activities of a fisherman, a jogger, and bluebirds, and culminating in a reflection on the beauty and rhythm of life.

Abstract

The poem "Valley Green" paints a vivid picture of a tranquil, verdant valley coming to life in the cool air. It describes the emergence of green vegetation, creating a thin veil over the landscape. The scene is brought to life with the presence of a patient fisherman, a jogger with rosy cheeks, and two bluebirds that leave a sparkling trace across the still creek. The poem concludes with a moment of introspection, as the gentle breeze and the rhythm of life resonate with the observer's quiet joy, emphasizing the harmonious and cyclical nature of life in this peaceful valley.

Opinions

  • The author perceives the valley as a place of tender life and growth, symbolized by the delicate green veil.
  • There is a sense of admiration for the patience and tranquility embodied by the fisherman and the rhythmic movements of the jogger.
  • The bluebirds are seen as adding an enchanting quality to the scene, enhancing the natural beauty of the valley.
  • The poet seems to find a deep connection with nature, as indicated by the personification of the breeze and the emotional response it elicits.
  • The repetition of "life, life, life…" suggests a reverence for the continuous cycle of life and its echoing presence in the valley.

Valley Green

Free Verse

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Dots of green, pale still Weaving a thin veil In a tender baby breath Life unfolds, despite the chill

Leaves of green, twigs of green The green mist slowly rising Thin veil gently falling Yet another sketch of Valley Green, in the making

A fisherman’s patient stare A jogger’s rosy cheeks Two bluebirds flying across the still creek Leaving an enchanting trace, twinkling with glare

Lashes open lashes close The chanting breeze tickles my quiet joy Turning, I hear The echoing of life, life, life…

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