A story inspired by
William Blake’s “Laughing Song”
I taste a sweet berry and grin
by Mia Milstein
Finally the world outside my window. I can breathe in the crisp
spring air. I run by the rushing rivers and streams. The wind
whistles through the leaves. I run into a clearing, bursting with
joy, at one with nature. The confined life I’ve always lived is over.
I can now feel the thrill of the shimmering sun, the vibrant blue
skies, and the swaying leaves. I smell the fragrant flowers as I lie
on the dewy grass. I watch the birds flutter by. I can finally see
the world around me. I get up and sprint to a blueberry bush. I
taste a sweet berry and grin. I run into the woods, and even
though the branches block the sun it has never been brighter. A
laugh escapes my lips while I lean on a tree, finally happy.
© 2014 Mia Milstein
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Laughing Song
William Blake
When the green woods laugh with the voice of joy,
And the dimpling stream runs laughing by;
When the air does laugh with our merry wit,
And the green hill laughs with the noise of it;
when the meadows laugh with lively green,
And the grasshopper laughs in the merry scene,
When Mary and Susan and Emily
With their sweet round mouths sing “Ha, ha he!”
When the painted birds laugh in the shade,
Where our table with cherries and nuts is spread:
Come live, and be merry, and join with me,
To sing the sweet chorus of “Ha, ha, he!”
Public domain Wm Blake 1757-1827
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