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Songs of Experience

by William Blake

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THE LILY

The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,
The humble sheep a threat'ning horn:
While the Lily white shall in love delight,
Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.

Turn to the next chapter: THE GARDEN OF LOVE