Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, ON FRIENDS AND FOES, by WILLIAM BLAKE


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First Line: I am no homer's hero you all know
Last Line: And becomes the enemy & betrayer of his friends
Variant Title(s): I Am No Homer's Hero
Subject(s): Bible; Enemies; Friendship; Mythology


I am no Homer's Hero you all know
I profess not Generosity to a Foe
My Generosity is to my Friends
That for their Friendship I may make amends
The Generous to Enemies promotes their Ends
And becomes the Enemy & Betrayer of his Friends





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