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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LILY, FR. SONGS OF EXPERIENCE, by WILLIAM BLAKE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: The modest rose puts forth a thorn
Last Line: Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.
Subject(s): Bible; Flowers; Lilies; Mythology
First Line: The modest rose puts forth a thorn
Last Line: Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.
Subject(s): Bible; Flowers; Lilies; Mythology
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.
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