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Post by monicamack on May 13, 2007 21:46:02 GMT -6
Two centuries of daffodils
have bloomed since William Wordsworth penned
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,”
and daffodils with clouds still blend.
The thought of dancing daffodils
still cheers the pensive and forlorn.
Descendants of those golden hosts
make us delighted we were born.
The first line’s “lonely” puzzles me
since other adjectives would do:
Clouds tend to congregate in flocks;
the solitary ones are few.
Wordsworth’s beloved masterpiece
is praised by all, including me,
the baffling “lonely as a cloud”
perhaps his finest poetry.
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Post by DavidMc on May 14, 2007 1:22:00 GMT -6
You really have an eye for the natural world and blend it with deeper observations. I look forward to reading more  David |
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Post by monicamack on May 14, 2007 8:11:30 GMT -6
Dear David Mc (please tell me how I should address you):
Thanks so much for your kind words about "Above the Daffodils" -
and my writing. I will gladly try to post more any chance I get. I had checked out Wordsworth's lovely poem (still recall our teacher writing out every stanza on the blackboard in her clear, cursive script), which we had to memorize and analyze, when I was in the fifth grade. I never saw any analysis, however, of his use of "lonely" as it pertains to a cloud -- in a key line, the very first line, of the masterpiece. And it's known all over the world by that name! It just struck me as a little bit "different," something worth mentioning.
I'm assuming the short reply box is just intended for something like: "Thanks," which I DO say, but I think your kind words deserved more than that! I think it's a fine feature, by the way, especially when a short reply is in order.
Best regards,
Monica
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Post by DavidMc on May 14, 2007 9:06:49 GMT -6
My Pleasure ;D and please call me David.
Wordsworth is one of my favourite lyric poets and I have been fortunate enough to spend time in the English lake District where he lived and was inspired to write many of his poems.
Using the quick reply box means you can't use the advanced features such as smilies ;D and quotes, different fonts etc.
Regards, David
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Post by monicamack on May 14, 2007 19:16:14 GMT -6
Oh, thank you, David, for explaining about Quick Reply, which I'm using right now because I have to make us a quick dinner. So please imagine a whole line of Smilies. You're so fortunate to have spent time in the Lake District. We were told about it in Maryland, but I haven't been there yet -- it must be a particularly lovely part of the country. Maybe someday!
Best regards, Monica
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Post by anirbas on May 15, 2007 0:00:54 GMT -6
One word...Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by monicamack on May 15, 2007 7:46:33 GMT -6
Wow! Thank you for the compliment, anirbas! It's very much appreciated!
Best regards,
Monica
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Post by anirbas on May 26, 2007 6:59:17 GMT -6
You're very welcome, Monica. Nature is one of my favorite inspirators, and I love to read others' work about Nature. Not many write about nature...So, it's a treat to see one of our newbies ginning and spinning nature poeming! Hope you've got more...Nir.
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Post by pamela on May 26, 2007 19:13:54 GMT -6
A pleasure to read this once again. It's so well done.
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Post by monicamack on May 29, 2007 18:26:00 GMT -6
Pamela, thank you! At the time you posted your compliment, I was offline and practically tearing my hair out and climbing the walls! My techie of nearly 15 years was on his way over when he had a family emergency -- his 42-year-old nephew had a heart attack and is still in intensive care. Nonetheless, although I had to wait a couple of days more for rescue, he came through for me, and I'm so grateful. I'm grateful for your kind words about the poem and grateful to him for making it possible for me to post a reply of THANKS!
Best regards,
Monica
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Post by cousin Itt on Jun 1, 2007 16:19:49 GMT -6
daffodils and Wordsworth.
now there's a really special connection.
the combination of your words and his ideas
are expertly merged here. Very nicely done.
so I'd be repeating the other ones who've
responded here if I said any more, but
it is worth repeating. brilliant!
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Post by monicamack on Jun 2, 2007 18:30:48 GMT -6
Dear cousin Itt:
I very much appreciate your favorable comments about Mr. Wordworth (one of my favorite poets) and his lovely daffodils. I've read it over and over again, ever since our teacher assigned us to memorize it in grade school -- and I still love it. Still am puzzled about that "lonely" cloud, though, unless the poet meant "alone." The written history I've seen about this poem, however, indicates that he was walking not alone, but with his sister, when they encountered those dancing daffodils. Haven't come upon one critic (and they usually dissect masterpieces like this one) who commented upon the unusual "lonely as a cloud" choice of words to lead off the poem.
Thanks again, and best wishes,
Monica
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Post by monicamack on Jun 2, 2007 18:36:10 GMT -6
Dear cousin Itt:
I very much appreciate your favorable comments about Mr. Wordworth (one of my favorite poets) and his lovely daffodils. I've read it over and over again, ever since our teacher assigned us to memorize it in grade school -- and I still love it. Still am puzzled about that "lonely" cloud, though, unless the poet meant "alone." The written history I've seen about this poem, however, indicates that he was walking not alone, but with his sister, when they encountered those dancing daffodils. Haven't come upon one critic (and they usually dissect masterpieces like this one) who commented upon the unusual "lonely as a cloud" choice of words to lead off the poem.
Thanks again, and best wishes,
Monica
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