Quote by William Blake

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.

O rose, thou art sick! The invisible worm, That flies in the

Summary

This quote is from William Blake's poem "The Sick Rose." It depicts a sick rose symbolically invaded by an invisible worm. The worm represents a hidden desire or destructive force, disrupting the rose's joy and ultimately leading to its demise. The quote highlights the idea of a concealed danger or passion that can be destructive even in the most beautiful and innocent aspects of life.

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By William Blake

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