The sun was too bright for taking photos, really. But the giant daffs are already on their way out and I liked the way the intense morning light illuminated these cheerful fellows. So, sun-drenched daffs and a poem for your Tuesday.
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
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Thank you, thank you — one of my favorite poems and flowers, beautifully showcased here by you.
Gorgeous! My daffodils have already bloomed and left. 🙁 We have early springs here. Love the poem as well.
I remember reading this poem in my first university English class, and hating it— whatever was the matter with me? 🙂 Sometimes I think we dislike things when they're forced upon us. Beautiful poem, and beautiful photos. I can almost feel that brilliant white sun.
I began a botany block with my fifth grade on Monday, and used this poem to introduce our studies. It made me smile to see it here too!
oh my mom loves this poem! I can't wait to share the link with her 🙂
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