“IN THESE FAIR VALES HATH MANY A TREE”

IN these fair vales hath many a Tree At Wordsworth’s suit been spared; And from the builder’s hand this Stone, For some rude beauty of its own, Was rescued by the Bard: So let it rest; and time will come When here the tender-hearted May heave a gentle sigh for him, As one of the departed. 1830.