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I Wandered Lonely As a Child

'I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud'
    by William Wordsworth
 

                       
                         
                           I wandered lonely as a child
                    That missed the gold and rolling hills,
                          When suddenly a crystal sea
                            A host of silver stars to fill
                    Behind the moon, below God's knees
                    Sparkled like glitter above the breeze 

                     Continuous as God's love sublime
                         Smiling down upon our way,
                  Those twinkling eyes, watchers of time
                          Majestic rays of other's day
                      Awed, I knew there was no chance
                     That this was merely happenstance. 

                     The moon within the sky was grey
                       But glowed a smile down on me
                          A poetess, though child may
                             Feel not nearly so lonely
                        A gift was given; to be taught
                   What glorious wonders had I seen not

                        Though I grow old, I will not lie
                       When in a dark depressive mood,
                       Within my heart appears the sky
                       Forget not what was understood
                     Again, my soul and heart stand still
                       An upwards gaze to heaven's will

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/22/2022 1:55:00 AM

A great combination of ideas intermixed with stupendous imagery. Best for a win.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 9/22/2022 1:27:00 PM

Thank you, Victor, your visit and kind words mean so much to me you are very encouraging :) I hope you are having a wonderful week!

Anna Marie Kaianah

Date: 9/21/2022 8:17:00 PM

A beautiful poem my friend. Enjoyed reading <3 Best of luck in the contest! =) ~Anna Kaianah

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 9/22/2022 1:25:00 PM

Thank you, Anna! Your visit and kind words encourage me so very much :) I hope you are having a blessed week my sweet young friend :) <3

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/21/2022 10:40:00 AM

Just gorgeous, BJ, especially the first stanza. A FAVE for me. Thank you, Gershon

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 9/22/2022 1:23:00 PM

Thank you so much Gershon, I am so incredibly honored by your Fave, as well as your visit and very uplifting comment :) I hope you are having a blessed week :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/21/2022 5:01:00 AM

Superbly done, BJ. A splendid blend of imagery and emotions. Best to you.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 9/22/2022 1:22:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay your visits and comments always encourage me so very much:) I hope you're having a wonderful day my friend! <3

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/21/2022 5:01:00 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I like the faith-based choice of a way to write this one. Thank you for sharing and for stopping by my page. Sara

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 9/22/2022 1:21:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, your visits and comments always encourage me :) I hope you're having a blessed day my friend <3. :)