William Wordsworth - [5] The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star, (from Ode. Intimations of Immortality)

April 29, 2009

A profound Verse from a great longer Poem sent in by Ivan from one of England's greatest poets. Enjoy!

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[5] The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star, (from Ode. Intimations of Immortality)

By William Wordsworth(1770 - 1850)

The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star, Hath had elsewhere its setting, And cometh from afar: Not in entire forgetfulness, And not in utter nakedness,But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our home.

-- from Complete Poetical Works, by William Wordsworth

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Hi Alan -I first heard this verse by Wordsworth in a recorded reading by the poet David Whyte. I still hear it in Whyte's voice today. It doesn't take much to get those last two lines dancing through my mind...But trailing clouds of glory do we comeFrom God, who is our home.Have a beautiful day!Ivan

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