Lines Written in Early Spring
by William Wordsworth
Wordsworth observes the beauty and harmony of nature in early spring, but this happiness is disturbed by his thoughts about human cruelty and disharmony.
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- The poet sits in a grove and listens to nature.
- The birds, flowers and branches appear joyful and harmonious.
- Nature seems to express a divine happiness.
- The poet’s thoughts turn to human beings and their unhappy ways.
- He feels that human actions have separated people from nature’s harmony.
- The poem combines delight in nature with sadness about humanity.
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The poet spends time in a natural setting during early spring. The sights and sounds of birds, flowers and branches create a feeling of peace and joy.
As he watches nature, the poet feels that the creatures are living according to a natural harmony. He senses that a divine presence has joined their movements and music.
Yet the poet cannot remain completely happy. He reflects on human society and feels sorrow because human beings often act against the harmony visible in nature.