Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Wild air, world-mothering air, Nestling me everywhere, That each eyelash or hair Girdles; goes home betwixt The fleeciest, frailest-fixed Snowflake; that's fairly mixed With, riddles, and is rife In every least thing's life.


Wild air, world-mothering air, Nestling me everywhere, That

Summary

This quote describes the wild and nurturing essence of the air that surrounds us. It is portrayed as a protective force, embracing every aspect of our existence, from the smallest details like our eyelashes and hairs to delicate snowflakes. The air is depicted as a mysterious and enigmatic element, intertwined with the enigmas and complexities found in the life of every living thing.

By Gerard Manley Hopkins
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