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On His Blindness by John Milton

When I consider how my light is spent

Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,

And that one talent which is death to hide

Lodg'd with me useless, though my soul more bent

To serve therewith my Maker, and present

My true account, lest he returning chide,

"Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?"

I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent

That murmur, soon replies: "God doth not need

Either man's work or his own gifts: who best

Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state

Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed

And post o'er land and ocean without rest:

They also serve who only stand and wait."

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  1. 17 Aug. 2011
    137. Nicki+minaj says

    This poem is so boring

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  2. 16 Aug. 2011
    136. Alejandro says

    Good nd interesting

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  3. 14 Aug. 2011
    135. Lady+Gogo says

    Back

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  4. 14 Aug. 2011
    134. Lady+Gogo says

    B

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  5. 13 Aug. 2011
    133. POISON+APPLE says

    Iam more inlove an b4...:L)i love shakespare bt sumtyms thngs dnt make sence

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  6. 13 Aug. 2011
    132. $*CUT3LI+INSAN3*$ says

    Nah its nt ayoba it ddnt muv mi

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