How have you left the ancient love That bards of old enjoyed in you! T…

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How have you left the ancient love That bards of old enjoyed in you! The languid strings do scarcely move! The sound is forced, the notes are few! ✨ William Blake (2005). Collected Poems, p.12, Routledge
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He who shall hurt the little wren Shall never be beloved by men. ✨ 'Auguries of Innocence' (c.1803) l. 29
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How have you left the ancient love That bards of old enjoyed in you! The languid strings do scarcely move! The sound is forced, the notes are few! ✨ William Blake (2005). Collected Poems, p.12, Routledge

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