Daffodils
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.
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.
William Wordsworth's poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is a tribute to the beauty of nature. The poet discovers a field of golden daffodils while wandering alone in nature. The fluttering and dancing of the daffodils in the breeze fill the poet with a sense of tranquility. The poem shows how nature's beauty can bring joy and peace to one's soul. Wordsworth reminds us of the importance of taking time to appreciate the simple things in life and find comfort in the beauty of nature, even in moments of loneliness. This poem continues to resonate with readers today, reminding us of the timeless power of nature's beauty to soothe and inspire.