Quote #93
The look of love alarms Because 'tis filled with fire; But the look of soft deceit Shall win the lover's hire.
More from William Blake
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- You'll quite remove the ancient curse.
- If you trap the moment before it's ripe, The tears of repentance you'll certainly wipe; But if once you let the ripe moment go You can neve…
- Hear the voice of the Bard, Who present, past, and future, sees; Whose ears have heard The Holy Word That walked among the ancient trees.
- Abstinence sows sand all over The ruddy limbs and flaming hair, But desire gratified Plants fruits of life and beauty there.
- Turn away no more; Why wilt thou turn away? The starry floor, The watery shore,> Is given thee till the break of day.