English poet and author of Lyrical Ballads, a collection inspired by the beauty of the English Lake District. AQS from his poem entitled Soft As A Cloud From Yon Blue Ridge, signed “Wm. Wordsworth,” on a 7.5 x 3.25 off-white sheet. In full, “Why do good thoughts, invoked or not, descend, Like Angels from their bowers, our virtues to befriend;If yet To-morrow, unbelied, may say,‘I come to open out, for fresh display, The elastic vanities of yesterday.” Signed at the conclusion by Wordsworth. In fine condition, with two vertical folds, a touch of light toning and a small label affixed to top left. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
