< Return to William Blake Poems The Garden of Love I went to the Garden of Love. And saw what I never had seen: A Chapel was built in the midst, Where I used to play on the green. And the gates of this Chapel were shut, And Thou shalt not. writ over the door; […]
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“The Human Abstract,” by William Blake
< Return to William Blake Poems The Human Abstract Pity would be no more, If we did not make somebody Poor; And Mercy no more could be, If all were as happy as we; And mutual fear brings peace; Till the selfish loves increase. Then Cruelty knits a snare, And spreads his baits with care. […]
“The Lamb,” by William Blake
< Return to William Blake Poems The Lamb Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee, Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By the stream & o’er the mead: Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing; woolly bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice: Little Lamb […]
“The School Boy,” by William Blake
< Return to William Blake Poems The School Boy I love to rise in a summer morn, When the birds sing on every tree; The distant huntsman winds his horn, And the sky-lark sings with me. O! what sweet company. But to go to school in a summer morn O: it drives all joy away; […]
“A Poison Tree,” by William Blake
< Return to William Blake Poems A Poison Tree I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I waterd it in fears, Night & morning with my tears: And I sunned it with smiles, […]
“The Sick Rose,” by William Blake
< Return to William Blake Poems The Sick Rose O Rose thou art sick. The invisible worm, That flies in the night In the howling storm: Has found out thy bed Of crimson joy: And his dark secret love Does thy life destroy. —by William Blake, for more see William Blake: The Complete Illuminated Books […]
William Blake Poems Arts & Experience Library
Now you can experience the richness of William Blake poems through art, readings, music, and video. Our collection is specially curated for poetry lovers and classroom use. Just click through to find the full text of each poem, plus beautiful and intriguing art, music, and so forth. Songs of Innocence Introduction to the Songs of […]
Introvert Paradise Pod Club: How Do Introverts Share Ideas
Environments that allow both extroverts and introverts to thrive are key to flourishing creativity. We’re discussing Susan Cain’s The Power of Introverts.
Difficult Conversations: Book Club & Pod Club Announcement
In October, the focus of our Friendship Project turns to the subject of Difficult Conversations. Join us for upcoming book and pod club discussions on this important topic.
Poetry Prompt: How-To Haiku
How many ways are there to listen? How many ways are there to learn math? Can you write the instructions in the form of a haiku?
A Not So Random Act of Poetry: The Red Brick Poetry Box
Put up a poetry box and participate in Random Acts of Poetry Day, October 3. Red Brick Poetry in Crafton, Pennsylvania, leads the way.
Introvert Paradise: A Scheduled Meeting to Read Sacredly
Introverts can find paradise by reading a text sacredly in a scheduled meeting with a friend. Especially if it’s Harry Potter.
Introvert Paradise: Pod Club Announcement: How Do Introverts Share Ideas?
A few years ago, researcher Susan Cain quietly raised a hand at the back of a crowded, extroverted corporate and academic culture and created, for some among us, a veritable raucous permission to continue to be our introverted selves.
The Abounding Creativity of Middle-earth: An Appreciation of J.R.R. Tolkien
With his stories of Middle-earth, J.R.R. Tolkien gave us a legacy of abounding creativity and imagination, explaining how myths are made.
Poetry Prompt: The Alphabet—Your Name
What poetry hides in your name? Join Callie Feyen for poetry prompts that have to do with the letters that make up you!
Children’s Book Club: “Brown Girl Dreaming”
How does one become a writer? Join us for a Children’s Book Club discussion of ‘Brown Girl Dreaming’ by Jacqueline Woodson.
Poetry Prompt: The Alphabet—Letter Poems
Let’s take a look at the alphabet and see what creatures crawl and spring from letters we know so well. Then, it’s time to write letter poems!
A Poem in Every Heart: I May, I Might, I Must
We believe a heart can hold many poems. But every heart should have at least one. Join author Laura Lynn Brown, as she reveals a “can do” poem she put into her heart.
Read Like a Writer: Mary Oliver’s “Upstream”
Charlotte Donlon invites us to “read like a writer,” discovering both a rich past and an immediate present in the present tense writing of Mary Oliver’s “Upstream.”
Writing Prompt: The Alphabet—Start With Who You Are
Callie Feyen tells a touching and inspiring story about one daughter who sings her way to amazingness. Come sing your way, too, through writing a memory of something you learned with passion.