Poems – William Blake

Poem – The Lamb

Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee
Gave thee life and bid thee feed.
By the stream and o’er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing wooly bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice!
Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee

     Little Lamb I'll tell thee,
     Little Lamb I'll tell thee!

He is called by thy name,
For he calls himself a Lamb:
He is meek and he is mild,
He became a little child:
I a child and thou a lamb,
We are called by his name.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
Little Lamb God bless thee.

–William Blake

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“The Lamb” by William Blake offers rich material for exploration and analysis in the classroom. By examining the poem’s use of imagery, religious symbolism, and engaging in creative writing activities, students can deepen their understanding of the poem’s themes and appreciate the beauty and complexity of Blake’s work.