Are not the joys of morning sweeter

For works with similar titles, see Young Love.

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When the voices of children are heard on the green

Notebook 24. "Are not the joys of morning sweeter..."
by William Blake

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From Notebook, p. 109, reversed. See also in: Songs and Ballads & The Life of William Blake, Volume 2. Also published with the title "Young Love".

650897Notebook 24. "Are not the joys of morning sweeter..."William Blake

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Are not the joys of morning sweeter
Than the joys of night?
And are the vig'rous joys of youth
Ashamed of the light?

Let age & sickness silent rob
The vineyards in the night;
But those who burn with vig'rous youth
Pluck fruits before the light.

This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.

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