The Dancer at Cruachan and Cro-patrick
The Dancer at Cruachan and Cro-patrick - meaning Summary
Proclaiming a Perfect Being
The speaker declares the existence of a single perfect or peaceful being and celebrates that discovery through physical and vocal acts: dancing on Cruachan’s windy plain and singing on Cro-Patrick. The poem frames nature—birds, beasts, and humans—as witnesses and participants, responding with acclaim. Its tone is jubilant and communal, presenting revelation as both ecstatic movement and a shared, almost ritual recognition across natural realms.
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