The poem describes the author's reflections while revisiting Tintern Abbey, a scenic area on the River Wye. The author recalls past visits and how the natural beauty of the landscape has provided tranquility and inspiration. Though time has passed, returning brings back pleasant memories and feelings that have benefited the author's life. The author finds harmony in observing the landscape and believes these experiences will provide nourishment in the future.
45. With tranquil restoration:feelings tooof unremembered pleasure; such,perhaps, as may have had no trivial influence on that best portion ofa good man's life;
50. While with an eye made quietby the power of harmony,and the deep power of joy, we see into the life of things.
55. How oft, in spirit, have I turned to thee O sylvan Wye! Thou wanderer through the wood how often has my spirit turned to thee!
60. The picture of the mind revives again:while here I stand, not only withthe sense of present pleasure,but with pleasing thoughts that in this momentthere is life and food for future years.
65. Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, and the round ocean, and the living air, and the blue sky, and in the mind of man,a motion and a spirit, that impels all thinking things
70. Thy memory be as a dwelling-place For all sweet sounds and harmonies; Oh! then, if solitude, or fear, or pain,or grief, should be thy portion, with what healing thoughts of tender joy wilt thou remember me,
75. Nor wilt thou then forget, That after many wanderings,many years of absence,these steep woods and lofty cliffs,and this green pastoral landscape, were to me more dear, both for themselves and for thy sake.
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