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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AFTER READING WILLIAM BLAKE, by JOHN COWPER POWYS Poem Explanation Poet's Biography
First Line: Those who cut a worm in twain
Last Line: Thrusts the spear into jesus' side.
Subject(s): Blake, William (1757-1827); Jesus Christ; Love; Pride; Self-esteem; Self-respect
First Line: Those who cut a worm in twain
Last Line: Thrusts the spear into jesus' side.
Subject(s): Blake, William (1757-1827); Jesus Christ; Love; Pride; Self-esteem; Self-respect
Those who cut a worm in twain
With Jesus' blood the roadway stain.
Those who aside from the harlot turn
Throw Jesus' heart in the flame to burn.
He who kills love in a woman's bed
Drives the thorns into Jesus' head.
He who flings poison on love from pride
Thrusts the spear into Jesus' side.
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