The Recluse - Book First Comments

What want we? have we not perpetual streams, Warm woods, and sunny hills, and fresh green fields, And mountains not less green, and flocks and herds, And thickets full of songsters, and the voice Of lordly birds, an unexpected sound The great Wordsworth and his love for nature. tony

Great piece of poetry by William Wordsworth. I enjoyed every bit of it. My favorite lines: Be not this labour useless. If such theme May sort with highest objects, then- dread Power! Whose gracious favour is the primal source Of all illumination- may my Life Express the image of a better time, More wise desires, and simpler manners; - nurse My Heart in genuine freedom: - all pure thoughts Be with me; - so shall thy unfailing love Guide, and support, and cheer me to the end! Bravo! Wordsworth.