Lines Written in Early Spring
I heard a thousand blended notes,
While in a grove I sate reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And ’tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.
The birds around me hopped and played,
Their thoughts I cannot measure:—-
But the least motion which they made,
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.
The budding twigs spread out their fan,
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.
If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature’s holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament
What man has made of man?
––– William Wordsworth
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Photos taken by Arti in spring and summer 2024
Ripple Effects 
Dear Arti,
Thank you, what a beautiful Spring poem to share on a Sunday! It helps remind me how nature’s beauty can help us. You are on my mind and I’m sending you my heartfelt blessings.
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Thanks for the ripples, Heather!
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Beautiful Spring captures and interesting poem to contemplate. Praying for your continued peace and comfort.
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Thank you, Ellen!
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I’d forgotten this Wordsworth poem: resonant in so many ways. His poignant question’s more than balanced by your lovely photos. It always pleased me to see the robin; for me, it’s the quintessentially cheerful bird, and never fails to bring a smile.
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The robin is the herald of spring for us, but we still need a few more weeks to see greenery… that’s why last year’s photos. Wordsworth’s Lake District would be all lush and green by now.
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Love the bee photo with the wings blurring!
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Bees are easier to capture than birds. They stay put for a few seconds longer. 😉
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I’m not familiar with this one — it’s just lovely. And so, too, are your photos. You are having fine sightings!
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The photos are from my own photo library. I took them last spring and summer. Right now, we’re still quite brown. No greenery yet.
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