Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

The place is all awave with trees,Limes, myrtles, purple-beaded,Acacias having drunk the leesOf the night-dew, fain headed,And wan, grey olive-woods, which seemThe fittest foliage for a dream.

The place is all awave with trees,Limes, myrtles, purple-bea

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This quote describes a serene and enchanting place filled with different types of trees. The scenery includes lime trees, myrtles with purplish berries, and acacias that have absorbed the dew of the night. The descriptions convey a sense of freshness and vibrancy. The presence of pale and silvery olive trees adds to the dreamlike atmosphere of this idyllic location, making it a perfect setting for one's imagination to wander.

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