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.
Classic poem
The Lily
Public domain/Source
About this poem
- First line
- The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,
- Poet
- William Blake
- Themes
- nature, love, beauty, hope
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