"London"

"London," written by William Blake, is very interesting, however a little confusing.  In the second stanza, the author says basically that everyone is in misery.  "In every cry of every man..."  This obviously suggests that something awful is happening around the city.  Also, "black'ning Church" implies that the Church is not helping anyone during this time; they are basically shunning everyone.  Another example of destruction is when the author writes, "Runs in blood down Palace walls."  This is said to show that the monarchy is corrupt.  In addition, in the last stanza, the author says "Harlot's curse."  I feel that this suggests that the author feels sorry for the prostitute, which is a Harlot, because of the kind of life they have.  I feel the author is trying to imply that sometimes people cannot control the kind of life they have.