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.
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William Blake Poetry Books
i) The Complete Works of Blake
ii) An Illustrated Blake
iii) Favourite Works of Blake.
Including Songs of Experience and Songs of Innocence
Blake Links
Poems on Flowers
Song of The Flower