XLI
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ove walked alone.The rocks cut her tender feet,And the brambles tore her fair limbs.There came a companion to her,But, alas, he was no help,For his name was Heart’s Pain.
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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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