This 3 sentence summary captures the key points of the poem: The poem describes the beauty of London seen from Westminster Bridge in the early morning, with the city covered in natural splendor and majesty as the sun rises, bathing the landscape in its first light and bringing a deep sense of calm to the observer. The river flows freely as the ships, towers, and buildings of the city lie silently before the speaker, a sight too beautiful for anyone to pass by without notice or appreciation.