Ode: Intimations of Immortality

"Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Early Childhood" is a reflective poem by William Wordsworth that explores the loss of the innocence and wonder of childhood as one grows older. Wordsworth expresses a sense of nostalgia for the purity and joy of youth, which he believes connects us to a divine or spiritual realm. As adults, we become more focused on the material world, losing sight of that deeper connection. However, he suggests that nature and beauty can rekindle those feelings, reminding us of the eternal aspects of life, even amidst the inevitability of mortality.