Thursday, April 15, 2010

Death's Final Conquest Comments

Rating: ★2.7

The glories of our birth and state
Are shadows, not substantial things;
There is no armour against fate:
Death lays his icy hands on kings;
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James Shirley
fate purple creep
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Dr. Norbert Augustin 04 June 2021

One of the most realistic poems ever written. It exemplifies the vanity of life when we encounter Death.

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eric drake 13 August 2018

meaning please of this poem

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James Shirley

James Shirley

London, England
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James Shirley
London, England
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