Fog Covered the Distance
Fog Covered the Distance - meaning Summary
Rural Dusk and Quiet Longing
The poem portrays a soft, twilight rural scene where fog, moonlight, willows and an izba create an intimate, sensory atmosphere. Everyday peasant life—straw, sweat, a dray and a cow—appears tender and sacred. Quiet longing and communal bonds emerge through small details: a beloved face, shared work, and a request to "pray for the sighs of the cow." The mood balances melancholy with gentle reverence for simple, embodied existence.
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