The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,
The humble sheep a threat'ning horn:
While the Lily white shall in love delight,
Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.
The Lily
William Blake
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Poem topics: beauty, rose, white, sheep, bright, humble, delight, love, I love you, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
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