Henry Vaughan’s “The Retreat” believes that children have a special connection with eternity.
Tag Archives: Williams Wordsworth
Angel Infancy
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Earth Hath Nothing to Show More Fair
An early morning bicycle ride in Madison reminded me of Wordsworth’s “Composed upon Westminster Bridge.”
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My Heart Leaps Up When I Behold Grandchildren
My heart leapt up Wordsworth style when playing with my grandchildren these past two weekends.
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My Grandson, a “Best Philosopher”
Having grandchildren has changed my perspective on Wordsworth’s “Intimations of Immortality.”
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The Restorative Power of Daffodils
Daffodils have been breaking out all over. St. Mary’s City has a little ravine that we refer to as “Daffodil Gulch,” and the flowers this year have been spectacular. Daffodil Gulch borders St. Mary’s River, and if one visits it on a sunny day and then looks beyond to the sparkling waters, one cannot help […]
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