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William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

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noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.

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And left a lover's for her father's arms.

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Oliver Goldsmith·1728–1774
ith louder plaints the mother spoke her woes, And bless'd the cot where every pleasure rose; And kiss'd her thoughtless babes with many a tear, And clasp'd them close, in sorrow doubly dear; {043} Whilst her fond husband strove to lend relief,