Blake was an active man in both mind and body, changing occupations without a minute's rest in between. “Apocalyptic” is a word that can be used to describe the works of William Blake, whether it is a poem, a work of art, or a story. Although, incredibly relevant in his time, I believe his work resonates even more strongly in today's society. The following stanza comes from one of Blake's most famous poems "Auguries of Innocence", one of the most prolific verses in history; see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour Blake's ability to produce conflicted poetry is exceptional, only in the verse above i paradoxes used are exceptional. “Hold infinity in the palm of your hand”, in the literal sense this is completely incomprehensible and almost elusive in human understanding, as the proposed statement is highly illogical and requires higher order thinking and a sense of spiritual understanding. Throughout Blake's poetry he presents his many philosophies through wildly imaginative and sometimes unfathomable verse and rhyme. Blake's poem is so brilliantly composed through a succession of couplets that you cannot refrain from reading it, even if you don't quite understand what he is trying to convey. This is the beauty of Blake's poetry; presents us with so many interesting ideas and concepts that we may never have considered before. Blake's poetry is largely a representation of how he saw society; his strong opinions about the actions, behaviors and lifestyles of those around him. "Auguries of Innocence" cleverly reflects his disgust, confusion and frustration with the restrictive and selfish society in which he lives... middle of paper... human beings, is probably more relevant now than ever, as We live in an age full of anger, paranoia and frustrations, these tensions are even more amplified by the constant presence of the media in our lives, constantly keeping all our emotions and fears in overdrive, as conveyed in Blake's poetry. William Blake was one of, if not the most revolutionary poets of his time. The language Blake uses is explicit and skillfully executed and yet, somehow, delicately put together. His work was political, religious and philosophical. He expressed his frustration with society through his poetry, conveyed his profound words of wisdom through stanzas and verses, and even wove in his beliefs about religion and the Heavens. The skillful nature of this ingenious and admirable man is astonishing and should be appreciated. and shared by people from all walks of life.