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THE LILY, FR. SONGS OF EXPERIENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE

Poet Analysis

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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