I Wandered Lonely As a Leaf

I wandered lonely as a fluttering leaf, twirling, swirling, whirling in the air, when I found a lass weeping in grief, she was the sweetest, gentle and fair, wondered what made her weep so sad, I wished I knew how to make her glad. . she was the most beautiful maiden I ever saw but her blue eyes were full of tears, I wanted to caress her cheeks - she was in awe, did she miss her beloved away for many years! wished I could take her grief away, she shouldn't be crying day after day! I floated like a lonely sail-boat in the sea, I glided in the garden, like a butterfly, the lovely maiden didn't see me, I wafted light among the trees high. Dear Lass, your beloved will return soon, you will find his ardent messages in stars and moon. September 19, 2022 I Wandered Lonely As...Challenge Poetry contest Sponsor: Natasha L Scragg Inspired by William Wordsworth's "Daffodils" (same rhyme scheme)