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The poem recited in the film “Splendor in the Grass” (1961) is William Wordsworth’s well-known Romantic poem of the same name. Wordsworth relates the peak of one’s youth to the temporary splendor of “grass” and the glory of “flowers.”
In the poem “Splendour in the Grass,” William Wordsworth talks about his good golden old days when he was filled with energy and unfaltering optimism. He wrote this poem inspired by revisiting his childhood places and his conversations with his sister Dorothy Wordsworth.
Splendor in the Grass. by William Wordsworth. What though the radiance which was once so bright. Be now forever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour. Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower? I We will grieve not, rather find. Strength in what remains behind. In the primal sympathy.
Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood. By William Wordsworth. The child is father of the man; And I could wish my days to be. Bound each to each by natural piety. (Wordsworth, "My Heart Leaps Up") There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream, The earth, and every common sight,
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind; In the primal sympathy Which having been must ever be; In the soothing thoughts that spring Out of human suffering; In the faith that looks through death, In years that bring the philosophic mind.
Popularity of “Splendour in the Grass”: Written by William Wordsworth, a renowned English poet, “Splendour in the Grass” is a thought-provoking poem. Composed in 1804, the poem reflects on aging, youth and loss of innocence. The speaker explains how life passes, fading yesterday’s splendor.
Ode on Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood. William Wordsworth. 1770 –. 1850. There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream, The earth, and every common sight. To me did seem. Apparelled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
