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Swings (Innocence)

May 30, 2014
By Anabell_99 GOLD, Tirana, Other
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Swing me high, swing me far
throw me across the clouds
let me touch the north star,
and away from the mundane crowds.

Push me high and let me fly,
let this wind stroke my face,
let me dance across the blue sky,
as my little feet swing with grace.

© Sarah R., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
This is a poem inspired by William Blake's collection of Songs of Innocence.
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