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The Sick Rose (by William Blake 1757-1827)

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O Rose, thou art sick!

The invisible worm,

That flies in the night,

In the howling storm,

Has found out thy bed

Of crimson joy;

And his dark secret love

Does thy life destroy.

So the question is: What is “the invisible worm that flies in the night”?

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2 Responses to “The Sick Rose (by William Blake 1757-1827)”

  1. hanane Says:

    It is AUTUMN and its wind. yes or no?

  2. Kelsang Says:

    I’m listening to the sound of a flute
    Everyday at Subway Station.
    It inspires in me both joy and sorrow at the same time
    Today he is not there
    I became weary and disheartened.

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