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P—— loved me, not as he lovd his Friends
by William Blake (1757–1827)
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P——[4] loved me, not as he lovd his Friends
For he lovd them for gain to serve his Ends
He loved me and for no Gain at all[5]
But to rejoice & triumph in my fall 5 To forgive Enemies H . does pretend
Who never in his Life forgave a friend
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