Lust is a mysterious wound in the side of humanity; or rather, at the very source of its life! To confound this lust in man with that desire which unites the sexes is like confusing a tumor with the very organ which it devours, a tumor whose very deformity horribly reproduces the shape. Georges Bernanos
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William Blake's poem "Lust" provides a unique perspective on lust. He compares woman to an organ, which is prominently displayed in the poem, and man to a tumor which consumes this organ. William Blake was one of the most important poets in English history, and it is questionable whether he actually penned this piece himself. However, the poem is widely regarded as an authentic work of art by many people. The imagery that he uses in "Lust" is quite unusual; however, the idea that lust can be compared to a tumor is quite common.

Source: The Diary Of A Country Priest

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