478. Epigram on a Suicide
by Robert Burns
EARTH’D up, here lies an imp o’ hell,
Planted by Satan’s dibble;
Poor silly wretch, he’s damned himsel’,
To save the Lord the trouble.
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Poem for May 9, 2024
The poem for May 9, 2024 is "478. Epigram on a Suicide" by Robert Burns.
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- Daily date
- May 9, 2024
- Poet
- Robert Burns
- Themes
- death, faith
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