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Jerusalem Or Babylon

We behold thy gardens fair. Say, to what do these compare? And yet thy airs of fire and fume have filled the earth with noise of doom. The sceptered isle that Shakespeare saw, or the Satanic mills of Blakean lore? Jerusalem or Babylon, Pray, which art thou, Albion?

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Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/26/2018 9:37:00 PM

A noble write Julian. It might interest you to read my poem 'Jerusalem'

John Fleming

Date: 1/7/2018 1:57:00 PM

Rather thought provoking, Julian...which one indeed? Let me suggest another choice -- that of the old Saxon! A goodly fellow: stout, compact, honest, very tough and incredibly durable!! A rare breed these days...but, if you look hard enough, he is still there. My best regards, Julian! :) john

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 12/31/2017 8:02:00 PM

An Interesting write Julian; I wonder about my country at times too!~Che :)