Epitaph upon a Child that died
HERE she lies, a pretty bud,
Lately made of flesh and blood:
Who as soon fell fast asleep
As her little eyes did peep.
Give her strewings, but not stir
The earth that lightly covers her.
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Poem for May 6, 2023
The poem for May 6, 2023 is "Epitaph upon a Child that died" by Robert Herrick.
About this daily poem
- Daily date
- May 6, 2023
- Poet
- Robert Herrick
- Themes
- hope, war, night
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