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Lay a garland on my hearse by Francis Beaumont

10/13/2008 2:27:02 PM

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Francis Beaumont
(1584-1616)

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Lay a garland on my hearse

Lay a garland on my hearse,
Of the dismal yew,
Maidens, willow branches bear,
Say I died true.
My love was false, but I was firm
From my hour of birth;
Upon my buried body lie
Lightly, gentle earth.

Francis Beaumont

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