s quite a catchy tune. However, it is also very subtle, and unless one knows the background of Blake, the religious undertones can be missed. Blake feels that love must be nurtured and grown, and since he felt he had a special relationship with god, no doubt some tragedy has happened that has made him lose faith. “The Lamb”, “The Tyger “, and “The Sick Rose “all are brilliant writings of a brilliant yet eccentric man. William Blake uses his life and his views and portrays them in his poetry, and though many people may find him arrogant and childish, he is still a man who could share his feelings with the rest of the world....
