Songs of Innocence

Songs of Innocence is a collection of poems by William Blake that was first published in 1789. But don’t let the title fool you, these “innocent” songs are anything but.

Blake’s Songs of Innocence takes readers on a journey through childhood, exploring themes like death, oppression, and even the hypocrisy of the church. It’s a real laugh riot.

Some of the most popular poems in the collection include “The Chimney Sweeper” which tells the story of a young boy who is sold into slavery as a chimney sweep. Hilarious, right?

Then there’s “The Little Boy Lost” which follows a young boy who gets lost in the wilderness and desperately cries out for his father. Talk about a knee-slapper.

But Blake doesn’t stop there. He also tackles the theme of death in poems like “The Sick Rose” which is about a flower that dies after being infected with a worm. I’m rolling on the floor laughing already.

Perhaps the most gut-busting poem in the collection is “The Little Girl Found” which tells the story of a girl who is saved by Jesus after she is abandoned by her parents. Comedy gold.

Overall, Blake’s Songs of Innocence is a masterpiece of dark humor and subtle irony. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for anyone feeling a little too happy and carefree. So grab yourself a copy and get ready to split your sides with laughter.