The Blossom

William Blake

1757 to 1827

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Track 1

Type into the gaps to complete the poem. To reset the game, click on the "Reset Game" button located below the poem. This will clear all the words you've placed in the blanks, and resetting the poem to its original state with empty blanks. If you prefer to drag and drop words, click the Drag & Drop button below. You can also print out the poem for use in the classroom.

Every 10th word

Merry, merry sparrow!
Under leaves so green
   A blossom
Sees you, swift as arrow,
Seek your cradle narrow,
   Near my bosom.

Pretty, pretty robin!
Under leaves green
   A happy blossom
Hears you sobbing, sobbing,
Pretty, pretty robin,
   Near my bosom.