Quote by Philip Larkin

My mother, who hates thunderstorms,Holds up each summer day and shakesIt out suspiciously, lest swarmsOf grape-dark clouds are lurking there....

My mother, who hates thunderstorms,Holds up each summer day

Summary

This quote captures the peculiar behavior of the speaker's mother towards summer days. She despises thunderstorms and approaches each day with apprehension, inspecting it closely in fear that ominous storm clouds may be concealed within. The use of vivid imagery, such as "swarms of grape-dark clouds," adds depth to the mother's suspicion and unease regarding the weather. The quote emphasizes the mother's deep dislike for thunderstorms and portrays her as vigilant and cautious in protecting herself from their arrival.

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Thunderstorms

By Philip Larkin

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