I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Read by Tom Burleigh.

On 15th April, 1802, William Wordsworth and his younger sister Dorothy were on a walk around the shoreline of Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater, in the Lake District, and came upon a large patch of daffodils. It is thought that Dorothy's diary entry of that day, inspired William to write this poem in 1804.
Read by Tom Burleigh.
Music: In Memory of Jean Talon, by The Mini Vandals
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[@tomburleigh9261]

I'm thinking of doing maybe 3 more poetry videos on this channel, before starting a separate channel to put Poetry videos and Short story readings, and maybe even an audio book attempt eventually. It'll be a sporadic channel, with uploads as and when I manage to get something done. The 3 poetry videos here will be; The Jabberwocky, by Lewis Carroll, The Boy Who Turned Into A Boat, by me, and... I don't know. Suggestions please.

[@tomburleigh9261]

PS. Any artists who'd like to work with me on poetry videos, please do say.

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

I would love to hear you reading some dialect poetry. As for other suggestions… Flannan Isle, The Highwayman (my mum’s fave), the war poets, shakespearian sonnets …..

[@kathleenleveck9413]

It has a different mood, but I would like to hear you read "I am the grass"

[@tomburleigh9261]

Do you mean Grass, by Carl Sandburg?

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Lexie, I'd love to do Flannan Isle; though doubt I could do a convincing Scottish accent. It's not always read with an accent, so could perhaps do it more like as if I were reading Poe. The Highwayman is quite a challenge, usually presented on KZbin animated or acted; not something I can do... though I could probably read it reasonably well. I'm open to doing some Shakespeare sonnets sometime, will have a think on which. 🙂

[@kerrypitt9789]

Tom this brings back the days when I lived my best life. Your reading squeezed some tears out of my heart. When we were young we bought a most beautiful small 36 acre Farm and we spent years making it beautiful. Our large orchard was filled between trees with large double Daffodils. There were thousands of them. In 1970 us kids started a daffodil stand. We sold as many as we could pick. There was never any danger of running out, they would grow and bloom as fast as we could pick them. Back then we would make $15 each just selling flowers for $.75 a bunch, with salal, a favorite greenery for florists, we would get a dollar. We had constant repeat customers. They were very kind to us. We also provided Salal to a greenery warehouse and bought our first Ten speeds with that money. So yeah Tom they were days of Daffodils and sunshine.❤ Why do such good memories make me cry? I'll never understand me.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Oh, wow.... that sounds like a wonderful feature of your childhood, thanks for sharing Kerry. I treasure memories that can do that, not sure I understand their power any more than you do, but tears are often great therapy. 🙂

[@sticklebacksummer]

Pound a bunch here, from Cornwall

[@marilynpowell6881]

Wow, your happy days sound idyllic, thanks for taking me there xx

[@katalinas9264]

My beautiful sister was waiting for her daffodils and tulips to bloom in her garden, sat there all day gazing at them when they finally had...and passed the next morning...30 years ago TODAY. Thank you Tom. Your timing is perfect. (and your voice) ❤

[@tomburleigh9261]

When I woke up this morning, I had no idea when I'd be uploading this... it was maybe going to be Sunday, or next Wednesday, and I don't know how it became today. Maybe it was meant to be, for you.

[@katalinas9264]

@@tomburleigh9261 you're the best! 💕

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

What a delicious morsel of calm and beauty. Thank you, Tom.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Erin, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

What a treat, Thank you, Tom, That was lovely. ❤

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Pam, I'm really glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@PerryArt420]

I LOVED THIS SO MUCH.... AGAIN THE MOST SOTHING VOICE, YES, MORE!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Perry. 🙂

[@thesehandsart]

Those moments of not thinking truly are a gift, I think that why I so enjoy your river and stream walks...and now this.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Something of a rare gift for me, but I treasure such moments more for it. 🙂

[@prismaux5168]

Beautiful video. The visuals are gorgeous and so is your voice!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I'm glad you think so. 🙂

[@nannerz1994]

I love your poetry readings Tom! It's daffodil season!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Nannerz, it's been daffodil season for a few weeks here; got me into gear to make this before it was over. 🙂

[@emilyjayne77]

Hey Tom that was lovely! That’s actually my mamma’s favourite poem and she use to recite to me as a child ☺️

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Emily, I'm glad you liked it. My mum also recited this poem to me.. not often, but I think it must have been one of her favourites too. 🙂

[@lynnmahony544]

My dad used to recite this to me when I was a kid. Brought back lovely memories.

[@petrichor7121]

Absolutely lovely..💞 Just what I needed today! Thank you so much Tom.. looking forward to your new channel Edit: I loved the Jabberwocky and that gave me some angst..😢 Looking forward to hearing your poem The boy who turned into a boat' very much!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you petrichor, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope I can do the Jabberwocky justice, and that people enjoy my silly story poems when I do them. 🙂

[@petrichor7121]

@@tomburleigh9261 I'm sure *your* audience will love them! Hahaha!! Please consider doing The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe.. it's one of my all-time favorites!

[@lorileethomasart]

This was WONDERFUL! You did a fantastic job, Tom. As I knew you would. 👏😀

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you so much... I doubt I would have ever made it, if you hadn't provided the artwork for it. (2+ years of gentle background guilt at not getting it done 🙂).

[@nagaempress]

Thank you for this gift. I needed it today!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Sorry you've had a hard day. I'm glad this has helped a bit. 🙂

[@mr.bearandpokekid24]

Your reading brings to mind a man named Garrard Macleod who was the General Manager of a local Public Radio station here in Michigan for 30 Years. He read books on the air and I especially remember him reading the James Harriot books. As with him, I could listen to you for hours. Thank You

[@tomburleigh9261]

High praise indeed, thank you. I think this poem brings back memories for many people, as well as my reading style. 🙂

[@pennyskelton1851]

Just lovely.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Penny. 🙂

[@Bebbis77]

Lovely! Such vivid imagery inspired by his words and great calm with your soothing voice. What a nice gift for your subscribers and any that pause by your channel. Have a wonderful week Tom.

[@barbaraclaytor4264]

Thanks!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Aw, thank you so much Barbara, that's really kind of you. 🙂

[@annettefournier9655]

Thank you Tom. Perfect timing as it is daffodil time and daffodils mean so much to so many.❤

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

so lovely...just what I needed to listen to on a grey day 😊thank you.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Colleen, I'm glad you found it lovely. 🙂

[@eba44]

Thank you for this lovely moment. I do look forward to more. Be well.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've already recorded the next one, but will have to arrange it with art, and find some music that fits. 🙂

[@LadyArseling]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing Tom. 💛

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I'm glad you think so. 🙂

[@FindsByPirjo]

Your voice is made for reading. Lovely poem. Thank you for a moment of piece.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Pirjo, I'm glad you found some peace in it. 🙂

[@naomimakin1908]

Yes yes yes, Fabulous Thankyou Tom 😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Naomi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@juliebates5315]

Thank you Tom, what a lovely poem to wake to. 🦘

[@kaylinfrancis8751]

That's beautiful Tom, Thank you. We learned and recited that poem when I was in school in Jamaica. It brings back wonderful memories. I loved that poem because I have a vivid imagination, so although I had no idea what a daffodil looked like, I could still picture a field full of yellow flowers.

[@milemarker301]

Oh my. How lovely and inviting this interpretation. This poem I almost had forgotten. A warmth of tempo. Acoustic solitude. I rejoice in your gift. Thank you.

[@marietepper724]

💙💚🖤 Nice! When I read the description for your video, I got a huge smile on my face. 👏 That was awesome Tom!!!

[@XPALYDO]

That was such a gift, thanks for that, Master Burleigh.

[@anniecorbin7998]

Just beautiful!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Annie, I'm very glad you think so. 🙂

[@helenwilliams4289]

Thank you Tom

[@mollyswan-sheeran2670]

Thanks, Tom. That was just what I needed this morning.

[@mrsb8311]

What a breath of fresh air that was thanks . 🌼

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Mrs B, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@Cali-at-the-beach]

Oh, thank you Tom! I like it! I think I'll listen to it again and again.

[@alisonchaplin4104]

One of my favourite poems. What a treat for the ears, thank you.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Awesome, thanks Tom!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Debbie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@charlesperez9976]

The words of Wordsworth are worth your words! Nicely read!

[@kathya9522]

Lying here in pain feeling quite sorry for myself after shoulder replacement surgery. But then I clicked on KZbin and was transported to another time and place by poetry, daffodils, and your voice. Thanks, Tom, for perfect timing.

[@sticklebacksummer]

Please get well soon.

[@lindacarlton2467]

Superb we have waited a long time thank you Tom.

[@oceanluvngal]

How lovely to be introduced to a poem I have not previously met. Beautiful artwork as well!

[@christhompson4270]

Beautiful poem, thank you for sharing 👍🙏❤️

[@rikspector]

Tom, Well read! Poetry, like a good wine, improves as we age. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@thegarlicg2934]

Thanks so much, Tom, this absolutely made my day

[@janicemcdonald1371]

Lovely Tom lovely. It’s your voice that makes your Videos

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it. 🙂

[@eddiek0507]

A lovely reading Tom...🙂👍🏻

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Eddie, I'm glad you think so. 🙂

[@lisabrown1324]

What a wonderful reading. The next one I will have my earphones ready. Thank you!

[@kathleenwheeler972]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Kathleen. 🙂

[@suewintrup1111]

Thanks Tom that brought back some wonderful memories Sue in New Zealand

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Such a delight! Thank you Tom! Smiles from Washington State 😊

[@tammymay1839]

Thank you so much, love it, more please??!!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Eventually, yes. 3 more poems on this channel, and then more on a separate channel. 🙂

[@123uschie]

That was beautiful .Thank you.

[@michelegaccione9522]

Thanks Tom,so enjoyable,one of my favorites

[@jeaniecampbell4184]

Beautiful Tom!!!

[@artieash6671]

Ah. Yes. Thank you.

[@grahamhawthorn2320]

Beautiful.

[@sarahbrewer8945]

This was lovely Tom. I really liked the art work too.

[@abuhasan4662]

❤❤❤❤

[@shishkebab5306]

Lovely! More please.

[@KittyGrey13]

Beautiful reading, Tom

[@christinegreywolf]

Beautiful!

[@carolms4142]

Thank you thank you

[@tomburleigh9261]

You are very welcome 🙂

[@theeclecticthriftercrafter]

Really lovely. A wonderful idea.

[@charlotte0069]

A wonderful surprise, beautiful everything 😌. Today has been a tough one, thank you.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Sorry you've been having a tough day Charlotte. I'm glad you enjoyed this. 🙂

[@charlotte0069]

@@tomburleigh9261 tomorrow is another day and the sunshine will shine. I shall look forward to more verses especially The Jabberwocky, my favourite 🙂

[@tomburleigh9261]

Hope I can do it justice then; people have their own versions of their favourites in their heads... and I can only approach things my way. 🙂

[@amylou30luckhurst75]

Lovely Tom 😊

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Lovely 🐕🥰🇺🇸

[@cazicature]

❤️👍

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you.🙂

[@mitchellmadarish5921]

Yay!!! Well done!!!

[@HelenBeeee]

Loved this so much your voice the music and the wonderful artwork 😍👍👏

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Helen, I'm glad you found so much to like in it. 🙂

[@mirkatu3249]

I thoroughly enjoyed your reading. Daffodils are my favorite flower; they aren't in bloom yet here in the Pacific Northwest, but I eagerly anticipate their appearance. :-)

[@catatonia2001]

Beautiful, love your voice

[@angelamillard6418]

❤❤❤

[@Angela-qg8yg]

Wonderful

[@jenniferbaker3207]

Cool poem in my neck of the woods we call them buttercups. I watched Victorian Farm and I think in Shropshire of there they cut the buggers and sold them to market by train. We got them overhear wherever an old cabin was or homestead. Also old dry stone fences so I always wonder if folks over in UK came to US and just continued what they knew when clearing the land before barbwire and wooden poles came along.

[@roseredm6663]

Lovely🙂

[@kristinamitazaki4872]

❤❤

[@georgiaware3248]

💗

[@shepherd4406]

👏🏼💗

[@magorzatamichalik7078]

Dziękuje

[@tomburleigh9261]

Serdecznie zapraszamy🙂

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kia ora Tom, that was so beautiful... you truly have a voice for this. Have you ever thought of doing the reading of books for the low vision organisations... cos so many would love your voice.*

[@zbigniew.8261]

"Jabberwocky” znam ,są tłumaczenia na język polski, z Twoim będzie problem. Poezja , dla mnie Zbigniew Herbert najlepszy z najlepszych. Pozdrawiam serdecznie 🇵🇱

[@tomburleigh9261]

Podoba mi się to, co przeczytałem o twórczości Zbigniewa Herberta. Żałuję, że nie mogę mówić po polsku na tyle dobrze, aby pewnego dnia spróbować czytać.

[@sianwarwick633]

A lovely poem, Tom, which brings back good memories of friends for me. thankyou Tom for your graceful reading. Who is the Jean Talon for the dedication ?

[@jimwalker5412]

Tom, great idea please do more poems but I think you read that a bit too fast❤❤

[@tomburleigh9261]

Glad there isn't unanimous praise, to something I see all the flaws of. I agree, it's a little bit too fast... I struggled with this poem, it describes an experience at the end that I do not have, having no inward eye.

[@deborahprovo3779]

more (:

[@naomimakin1908]

What about Auden's Night Mail as another possibility??

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try to gather some footage of steam trains, and if I can gather enough footage that seems appropriate, I may well give it a go. 🙂

[@offyarocka]

Hiraeth

[@joolz36]

How about some Dylan Thomas?

[@tomburleigh9261]

I have thought of maybe attempting the introductory chapter of Under Milk Wood, but it's a such tough one to do justice to... I'm no Richard Burton, or Michael Sheen. Maybe when I've done many more poetry videos, and can read it much better than I can at the moment. 🙂

[@christinahall2587]

@@tomburleigh9261 Yes, you are ! You sound just like Sir Anthony Hopkins !

[@kims3534]

💗