Well did they?

a glosa ribute to William Blake

 

Well did they?

 

And did those feet in ancient times

Walk upon England’s mountains green.

 And was the Holy Lamb of God

On England’s pleasant pastures seen

 

William Blake

 

 

And did those feet in ancient times

walk here as in the Holy Land

A pretty tale if it were true.

 Inscribed by some well meaning hand.

 

Walk upon England’s mountains green?

A legend which I can’t believe

Although written with good intent.

 Some priestly purpose to achieve.

 

And was the holy Lamb of God

 a traveller who came and went.

What reason would he have to come?

 what was his purpose and intent.

 

On England’s pleasant pastures seen

the Lamb of God, it could be true

 Although there is no evidence

 to prove it: legends will not do.

 

21-Sep-08

 

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