Analysis of "The World Is Too Much With Us" by William Wordsworth

The world is too much with us; late and soon,

Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;—

Little we see in Nature that is ours;

We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!

This Sea that bares her bosom to the moon;

The winds that will be howling at all hours,

And are up-gathered now like sleeping flowers;

For this, for everything, we are out of tune;

It moves us not. Great God! I’d rather be

A Pagan suckled in a creed outworn;

So might I, standing on this pleasant lea,

Have glimpses that would make me less forlorn;

Have sight of Proteus rising from the sea;

Or hear old Triton blow his wreathèd horn.

      
          As I read this poem, the thing that stood out so much to me is how realistic and relatable this poem is to modern society. As technology and industrialization makes its way to the top of the world, many people grow so desperate for power that the beauty of this world is no longer noticed.

          This poem angrily expresses the fact that the modern age has made people lose connection to nature and the real world. Referring to the lines, "Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; Little we see in Nature that is ours, it says that money has corrupted the minds of people to the point that the appreciation for the world does not cross their minds anymore.
          As a computer programmer, I have a great amount of respect for modern technology. It brings us happiness, help, knowledge and that little world that everyone has that they dream to be a part of. However, I also feel it is very important to take time out of my busy schedule to remind myself that it is a duty to show my appreciation for the world. I enjoy going hiking and camping and during those activities is where my full appreciation for nature gets exposed. Although I show my appreciation for the world regularly, the fact that some people put money over this still annoys me. Money is important, but does one really need to go as far as breaking moral ethics just to get some cash? Last time I checked, moral ethics come before just about everything. Maybe people are so desperate for cash and power nowadays that they just forget the basic ethics as a human being.
           I hope you, as the reader, understands the importance of the appreciation for the world and as a matter of fact, does appreciate the world for how it is. I hope you guys have enjoyed my insights on this poem and I'll catch you guys later!