reflections

1824–1897). The Golden Treasury. 1875.

W. Wordsworth

CCLXXXVI. “My heart leaps up when I behold”

MY heart leaps up when I behold

A rainbow in the sky:

So was it when my life began,

So is it now I am a man,

So be it when I shall grow old
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Or let me die!

The child is father of the man:

And I could wish my days to be

Bound each to each by natural piety.

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One comment

  1. Glenn Rye
    August 18, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Your knowledge of poets and their works is astounding. You, my educated friend, are deep. Just when I feel that I know you well, your inner self reveals itself. Your thoughts and insight are priceless. A gift not afforded to most.

    Bernie