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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE SICK ROSE, FR. SONGS OF EXPERIENCE, by WILLIAM BLAKE Recitation Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: O rose, thou art sick!
Last Line: Does thy life destroy.
Subject(s): Bible; Death; Despair; Flowers; Mythology; Roses; Worms; Dead, The
First Line: O rose, thou art sick!
Last Line: Does thy life destroy.
Subject(s): Bible; Death; Despair; Flowers; Mythology; Roses; Worms; Dead, The
O Rose, thou art sick.
The invisible worm
That flies in the night
In the howling storm
Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy,
And his dark secret love
Does thy life destroy.
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