Lyric Poem · Love
Thel's Motto
Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?
Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:
Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?
Or Love in a golden bowl?
This poem is in the public domain.
“Thel's Motto” by William Blake — quilloak.com/poems/thels-motto
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