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William Wordsworth expresses some unnamed fears for his country after remembering how noble thoughts depart when nations prioritize wealth over ideals. However, when thinking of his country and its role as a defender of human rights, he feels ashamed of those fears in his heart. As a poet, it is no wonder that among the many thoughts in his mind, he feels affection for his country like a lover or child.

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William Wordsworth expresses some unnamed fears for his country after remembering how noble thoughts depart when nations prioritize wealth over ideals. However, when thinking of his country and its role as a defender of human rights, he feels ashamed of those fears in his heart. As a poet, it is no wonder that among the many thoughts in his mind, he feels affection for his country like a lover or child.

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"WHEN I HAVE BORNE IN MEMORY"

William Wordsworth

WHEN I have borne in memory what has tamed


Great Nations, how ennobling thoughts depart
When men change swords for ledgers, and desert
The student's bower for gold, some fears unnamed
I had, my Country!--am I to be blamed?
Now, when I think of thee, and what thou art,
Verily, in the bottom of my heart,
Of those unfilial fears I am ashamed.
For dearly must we prize thee; we who find
In thee a bulwark for the cause of men: 10
And I by my affection was beguiled:
What wonder if a Poet now and then,
Among the many movements of his mind,
Felt for thee as a lover or a child!

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