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