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