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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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THE WAY THAT LOVERS USE

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Rupert Brooke·1887–1915·Bloomsbury Group
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he way that lovers use is this;They bow, catch hands, with never a word,And their lips meet, and they do kiss,--So I have heard. They queerly find some healing so,And strange attainment in the touch;There is a secret lovers know,--I have read as much. And theirs no longer joy nor smart,Changing or ending, night or day;But mouth to mouth, and heart on heart,--So lovers say.
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