The Excursion by Wordsworth William

Author:Wordsworth, William
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: (Privatkopie)
Published: 2010-02-03T05:00:00+00:00

Him from that posture did the Sexton rouse;

Who entered, humming carelessly a tune,

Continuation haply of the notes

That had beguiled the work from which he came,

With spade and mattock o'er his shoulder hung;

To be deposited, for future need,

In their appointed place. The pale Recluse

Withdrew; and straight we followed, – to a spot

Where sun and shade were intermixed; for there

A broad oak, stretching forth its leafy arms

From an adjoining pasture, overhung

Small space of that green churchyard with a light

And pleasant awning. On the moss-grown wall

My ancient Friend and I together took

Our seats; and thus the Solitary spake,

Standing before us: –

»Did you note the mien

Of that self-solaced, easy-hearted churl,

Death's hireling, who scoops out his neighbour's grave,

Or wraps an old acquaintance up in clay,

All unconcerned as he would bind a sheaf,

Or plant a tree. And did you hear his voice?

I was abruptly summoned by the sound

From some affecting images and thoughts,

Which then were silent; but crave utterance now.

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