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1757–1827

INFANT JOY

William Blake

“I have no name; I am but two days old.” What shall I call thee? “I happy am,

Joy is my name.” Sweet joy befall thee! Pretty joy! Sweet joy, but two days old.

Sweet Joy I call thee: Thou dost smile, I sing the while; Sweet joy befall thee!

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