Quote by Terry Pratchett
Like sheep which, having been driven to a pasture, can now spread out at their leisure, the clouds began to drift. Afternoon sunlight sliced through into the still waters. The boomerang hung in the sky, and the boy thought he would have to find a new word for the way the colours glowed. In the meantime, he looked down at the water and tried out the word he'd been taught by his grandfather, who'd been taught it by grandfather, and which had been kept for thousands of years for when it would been needed. It meant . It had, he thought, been well worth waiting for.
Summary
This quote captures a moment of tranquility and reflection as a boy witnesses a serene natural scene with drifting clouds and shimmering colors. The boomerang hanging in the sky suggests the cyclical nature of life. The boy contemplates finding a word to describe the vibrant colors before recalling a word passed down through generations, symbolizing the valuable wisdom of his ancestors. This moment reminds the boy that patience and tradition have led to this meaningful experience, reinforcing the idea that some things are worth waiting for.
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Rain
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