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Contents > Author > William Blake > I asked a Thief 1757- 1827 Previous Next William Blake I asked a Thief printer friendly version I ask?d a thief to steal me a peach, He turned up his eyes. I ask'd a lithe lady to lie her down, Holy & meek, she cries. As soon as I went An Angel came: He wink'd at the thief, And smil'd at the dame; And without one word said Had a peach from the tree, And still as a maid Enjoy'd the lady.   Previous Next

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