Blake, William, 1757-1827
. Songs of innocence and of experience : shewing the two contrary states of the human soul 1789-1794 / W. Blake
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THE LILLY
The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,
The humble Sheep a threat'ning horn;
While the Lilly white shall in Love delight,
Nor a thorn, nor a threat, stain her beauty bright.
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