I am no Homers Hero you all know

by William Blake (1757–1827)


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I am no Homers Hero you all know
I profess not Generosity to a Foe
My Generosity is to my Friends
That for their Friendship I may make amends
5 The Generous to Enemies promotes their Ends
And becomes the Enemy & Betrayer of his Friends

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