The World Is Too Much with Us

In the first few lines it would appear as if he is saying that the planet earth is too much with us. Alone, the world is this beautiful planet that can thrive and grow, but we as humans prevent that growth and hold the world back. We are too focused on material possessions and getting money that we ignore the natural beauty of this big blue planet we call home. "We have given away our hearts." (Wordsworth, line 4). We have given away our natural appreciation for this world in exchange for wealth and other material things. It goes on to say "The winds that will be howling at all hours." (Wordsworth line 6). I believe he is referring to how nature will get its revenge for treating it so poorly in exchange for such (in the long run) a meaningless thing. The writer then hints at how he is not like the rest of the world. He wants a sign to make him less forlorn to show him that all is not lost in the world; that there are still people in the world that appreciate the beauty of the planet more than the trivial pursuit of material things. If the world would just focus on the needs rather than the wants, then we would be more successful. The materialistic things in the world means nothing. You don't need a fancy house and car to be successful. You just need to achieve your highest expectation and you will then be successful.