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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 6 (of 8)

Note S — 1815

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Another version of this stanza follows:—

But like a wreath, composed of bud and bell, Spring's flowery garland, in a whirlwind caught, Or like the warblings of a sea-nymph's shell When the distempered air with storms is fraught; Those pleasures vanished from our rustic cell, And we by lamentable change were taught That bliss with mortal man may not abide, How nearly joy and sorrow are allied!Ed.

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