Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, INFANT JOY, FR. SONGS OF INNOCENCE, by WILLIAM BLAKE


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INFANT JOY, FR. SONGS OF INNOCENCE, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I have no name: / I am but two days old
Last Line: Sweet joy befall thee!
Variant Title(s): Joy Is My Name
Subject(s): Babies; Bible; Happiness; Mythology; Infants; Joy; Delight


"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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