Honoured I entered the Cottage of Dove climbing into the garden
where words of love and nature did spring from him and Dorothy
penned between their two hearts did sing.
Enraptured my visit took me to his grave surrounded in daffodils
and so glad I came, I saw where he lived and his final place of rest
for dear William is a poet that I've always loved best.
So many of his poems have guided me over years 'Michael' gave
me strength and 'daffodils' gave me tears but tears of inspiration
as with a sadness bring replacing hope and love to make my own heart sing
I journeyed on to Rydal Mount the contrast seemed so stark
from Dove Cottage's tiny beginnings to this place of true remark
the garden stretched our far beyond this poets life fair could respond
I wonder if dear William though if you preferred Dove Cottage
so much smaller never quite as grand but didn't you prefer
life simpler..
The butterflies brushed and flickered that day my thoughts went to
Dorothy when she used to say 'be careful lest you brush the dust
from their wings'
I pictured you William with your sister adored easily conceiving this
magic drawn, natures landscape in all of it's glory helped inspire
to pen this story
How perceptive your eye William always displaying
such a keen observation none matched you William ever
for philosophical narration.
'Michael' was a tale of a hard working man but then
of the Oak picture if you can, the mighty Oak
stood through all of the years
surpassing the vale of sadness and tears.
Strength and fortitude is what you conveyed
through all of your poetry ever displayed
For those with an eye it is readily seen
so hat's off dear William, I bow to your talent,
truly the finest poet who has ever lived or been
Author notes
Option 4 'tribute' to a wonderful poet, poems refered to 'Michael' and 'Daffodils'
writing about a vist I made to the Lake district revered and following in Wiliams footsteps x
A contest entry
- WONDERFUL WILLIAM by Old Poetry.
1500 points, ended April 14, 2009, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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A beautiful tribute to a marvelous poet. A real pleasure to read and savor as always. Keep up the wonderful works.
Merry christmas,
David
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This is truly turly gorgeous!! ok.. this is in lines similar to what my muse told me
Good work.. I like the butterfly stanza in all.. Did Dorothy really say that?? I mean.. have u read that somewhere???
So.. I ve got to read Michael now.. I havent yet read i guess..
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What a truly lovely and heartfelt tribute to a master whom has obviously caught your attention and secured a quiet corner within your heart. I'm sure he'd of smiled reading this best wishes in the contest.
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What a wonderful tribute to such a fine poet.
"Strength and fortitude is what you conveyed
through all of your poetry ever displayed"
I dare say he blushed in heaven at these words. So well done. I enjoyed this very much. ~Pamela 
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A great tribute to a great poet. We all look to inspire others with our works He seems to have done this with so many people. Even those who are not poets find his words a joy to read
Well done
Good luck in the contest
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A heartwarming, sentimental tribute...
I'm wishing you all the best in the contest!! Keep it flowing, Poet!! Peace always, xx Cyn xx 
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Two Years Today
I could never have known those years ago but I thought it apt that I would mark my own two years here on this very day (1st March ~ Spring ~ Daffodils), by this poem, about this my favorite poet, amongst my wonderful fellow poetical artists .. as a community I count you all amongst my finest treasures xx
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http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/5165-William-Wordsworth-Michael--A-Pastoral-Poem
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/2902-William-Wordsworth--I-wandered-lonely-as-a-cloud-
This is truly a tribute poem with a vast array of details for the reader about the life and poetry of the great man http://oldpoetry.com/oauthor/show/William_Wordsworth
He appears to have moved you deeply and may I say infected you with some of his style.
Good work and good luck.
Jim
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thankyou very much Jim yes, he has 'helped' enormously in a few situations that have occurred .. spiritually inspiring .. strength
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such a bold statement to close with, yet it speaks volumes to how this poet has moved your soul and inspired. lovely tribute, best wishes for the contest.
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This is so true and perceptive, yes he speaks to the very core
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aw a wonderful poem your imagery and depth is wonderful good luck in the contestmaralisa
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Thanks so very much my dear dear Maralisas and s
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Excellent
Terrific descriptions. You took the reader there. What a great tribute to him. Best of luck in the contest.
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Thankyou so very much my dear friend and wonderful poet for your reading and for your always inspiring and encouraging wordss Lib x x x
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