The Careless Lover
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ever believe me if I love, Or know what 'tis, or mean to prove ; And yet in Faith, I lie, I do, And she's extremely handsome too, She's fair, she's wondrous fair,
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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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