(i) bee-loud glade
The words "bee-loud glade" create an image of a peaceful, natural place filled with the gentle hum of bees buzzing around flowers. The "glade" suggests an open, sunlit area in a forest, and the "bee-loud" part emphasizes the sound of nature — the busy activity of bees, making the environment seem alive, calm, and full of life.
(ii) evenings full of the linnet’s wings
The phrase "evenings full of the linnet’s wings" brings to mind an image of a quiet, serene evening where the air is filled with the fluttering sound of linnet birds (a small songbird) as they move about. This image evokes a sense of calm, peaceful solitude, as if the evening is made more beautiful and lively by the soft movement of birds in the fading light.
(iii) lake water lapping with low sounds
The words "lake water lapping with low sounds" create a soothing picture of calm lake water gently touching the shore with a soft, rhythmic sound. This image suggests tranquility, where the low, consistent sound of the water lapping at the shore adds to the sense of peace and quiet. It evokes a serene natural environment where nature’s sounds are calm and meditative.
What kind of place is Innisfree? Think about:
(i) the three things the poet wants to do when he goes back there (stanza I);
(ii) what he hears and sees there and its effect on him (stanza II);
(iii) what he hears in his “heart’s core” even when he is far away from Innisfree (stanza III).