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Blackberries
by William Allingham
Allingham, William (1824-1889)
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Blackberries
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[A base and selfish discontent]
A base
and selfish discontent
From hell is sent;
A noble discontent is given
Direct from Heaven.
That
, cowardice and low desires
Fill with unrest;
This
, the soul's longing that aspires
To find the Best.
Blackberries