A Quote by William Blake on beauty, desire, and life

Abstinence sows sand all over
The ruddy limbs and flaming hair,
But desire gratified
Plants fruits of life and beauty there.

William Blake : English poet, painter, engraver & mystic
William Blake (1757 - 1827)
Source: Abstinence
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Zephyr : Poeticspirit
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Zephyr said

Blake is one of my fav poets.