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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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