He who binds to himself a joy Doth the winged life destroy. He who kisses the joy as it flies, Lives in eternity's sunrise.
Though short in length, I believe that this poem contains a host of meaning and significance. According to Blake, those who become too enamored and attached to the pleasures and joys in life will only end up in a dissatisfying life. They become "chained" and will be "destroyed by the winged life." However, those who instead accept the joy when it comes to them will be free to "live in eternity's sunrise." | 
1 comment:
Agreed. It sounds like Blake is saying that trying to find or manufacture happiness is impossible, but by simply living your life you will find joy.
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