ch. 10, v.21-30 (melting of the snows)

In the fields made lush by the abundant waters of this season
Our companions do look upon us and ask together,
"Why does my dog eat of the soil and also of the turf?
What meaning does she ingest with the blade of grass,
What benefits her this meal made of dirt?"






Ask they not of the clear sky what it gains from the floating of the clouds?
Or of the adolescent male what is the benefit of the cool breeze upon his buttocks
That the seat of his trousers does not cover?

The turf and soil are good
And thus we do eat of them.