why do you believe William Wordsworth chose to include the word "gay" in his poem. Use proper spelling and grammar.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

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why do you believe William Wordsworth chose to include the word "gay" in his poem. Use proper spelling and grammar. 

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

anonymous · Answer

He is using the first form of the word Gay or Happy so he is saying A poet could not but be gay or happy.

gabylovesyou · Answer

but why does he say that in the poem ? like what does he mean ?

gabylovesyou · Answer

@GrayStar

blurbendy · Answer

the daffodils seem "happier" than the waves because of how they move in the breeze.  this inspires a gay/happy feeling within the poet because he is enjoying the daffodils.

anonymous · Answer

he already used the word glee and being that they didn't use the word happy they didn't walk around going oh hey i'm the happiest guy here they said i'm feeling gleeful