How have you left the ancient love That bards of old enjoyed in you The languid strings do scarcely move The sound is forced, the notes are few. (William Blake)

How have you left the ancient love That bards of old enjoyed in you The languid strings do scarcely move The sound is forced, the notes are few.

William Blake

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