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William Blake (1757-1827)

He saw too far, too deep To linger long Amid the zombie throng Of men who are asleep. He spied the angels near Enough to touch; He painted such Exquisite visions clear. He painted them with lines And with his words: Immortal birds That fly in dream-designs.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 4/5/2010 7:32:00 PM
Lovely, lovely lovely...The last stanza is awesome. BG
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