WHILE deep you mourn beneath the cypress-shade
The hand of Death, and your dear daughter
laid
In dust, whose absence gives your tears to flow,
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How very respectful is this Classic Poem Of The Day by the famous but humble North American talented poetess 5 Stars full on TOP
Death and sadness go hand in hand. " To see on earth my aged parents mourn" . This is sheer sadness. It is also sad to know that Phyllis Wheatley was living in poverty. She had lost her infants young. And later on, she died at the age of 31, while giving birth.
Celetial love! ! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Let brighter scenes your ev'ning-hours employ: " Converse with heav'n, and taste the promis'd joy" very fine poem.
a very fine poem. So far doth grief my better mind controul, " To see on earth my aged parents mourn, " And secret wish for T- - -! to return: ... converse with heaven.......... tony
A compassionate poem for the very sad venerable lord, Excellent poem! True enoyable read