(28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827 / London)

poet William Blake
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Infant Joy

'I have no name;
I am but two days old.'
What shall I call thee?
'I happy am,
Joy is my name.'
Sweet joy befall thee!

Pretty joy!
Sweet joy, but two days old.
Sweet Joy I call thee:
Thou dost smile,
I sing the while;
Sweet joy befall thee!

Submitted: Wednesday, May 09, 2001
Edited: Wednesday, May 09, 2001


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  • Walterrean Salley (3/30/2013 7:34:00 PM)

    Pure. Innocent. Sweet. Made me smile as I read.

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  • Jiang Yunsheng (2/28/2008 1:44:00 AM)

    Infant Joy? The joy of life?

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