But an old age serene and bright, Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2009 by admin “But an old age serene and bright, and lovely as a Lapland night, shall lead thee to thy grave.” — William Wordsworth Author: William Wordsworth Category: age Tags: age, William Wordsworth Spread the love Related posts: The mind that is wise mourns less As I grow older, I pay less Forty is the old age of youth; I will never be an old man.