He who binds to himself a joy
Does the winged life destroy
He who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity's sunrise
Eternity
About the poet
William Blake
William Blake was born in London on November 28, 1757, to James, a hosier, and Catherine Blake. Two of his six siblings died in infancy. From early childhood, Blake spoke of having visions—at four he saw God "put his head to the window"; around age nine, whil…
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Auguries of Innocence
To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Holy Thursday
Is this a holy thing to seeIn a rich and fruitful land,
Love's Secret
Never seek to tell thy love,Love that never told can be;
The Fly
Little fly,Thy summer s play
Cradle Song
Sleep, sleep, beauty bright,Dreaming in the joys of night;
