Envy
Mary Lamb
1764 to 1847
Track 1
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Some talent that is rare.
Some pretty flower in their own mind,
As I’ve imagined this to be,
This rose-tree is not made to bear
It ne’er had seen its own red rose,
The violet blue, nor lily fair,
Or it could ne’er be discontent
Nor after gentle shower
It all in vain would fret.
And if this tree were discontent,
Or wished to change its natural bent,
And should it fret, you would suppose
With care and culture all may find
Like such a blind and senseless tree
Had ever smelled its rose’s scent,
Nor the sweet mignionet:
All envious persons are:
With its own pretty flower.
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