Importance of Being Ernest

Goodbye

GOODBYE, to the things that make me smile, To those I can call my own, I will be gone for quite a while, But I will go without a moan, Or even come close to a groan, For I will continue a new style, But I shall not be alone, New things will make me smile. My time has come and that is fine, I don't want any regret, I have seen the stars and sun shine, But I bet I will meet a new brunette, That will also help me beget, A new son that is just as mine, That will comfort me and not forget, This is my time and that is fine. Without knowing what lies ahead, I lay here with no grief, Because I know there is no dread, Even though my time is brief, And soon I will be a walking leaf, With my arms widespread, I say hello to that belief, Knowing what lies ahead. As to thee I say goodbye, For this is my time to die. This poem reflects William Wordsworth and his poem "Farewell." In each of the poems we see the speaker talk about everything that had happened in his life and that he would miss it all. We also see the rhyme scheme used mostly by William Wordsworth, ababbaba cdcddcdc efeffefe gg. This reflects Roman Characteristics because we see poets around that time loved to talk about life, and details about it. Also they were taught back then to live life to the fullest without any regret because you only live once. Saying this "Goodbye" shows and reflects William Wordsworth nicely.