Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley, Dirge
Rough wind, that moanest loudGrief too sad for song;Wild wind, when sullen cloudKnells all the night long;Sad storm, whose tears are vain,Bare woods, whose branches strain,Deep caves and dreary main, - Wail, for the world's wrong!
Summary
This quote describes the sorrowful and tumultuous state of the world. The "rough wind" and "wild wind" symbolize the grief that is too intense to be expressed through song. The "sullen cloud" and the "bare woods" represent the desolation and strain. The deep caves and dreary main reinforce the atmosphere of despair. Overall, the quote is a call for the storm and the elements of nature to lament and wail in response to the injustices and suffering that exist in the world.