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 July 6, 2031
The poem for July 6, 2031 is "UPON A CHILD THAT DIED" by Robert Herrick.
About this daily poem
- Daily date
- July 6, 2031
- Poet
- Robert Herrick
- Themes
- hope, war, night
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