Song Poem by Christina Georgina Rossetti

Song

Rating: 3.1


When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.

I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr Dillip K Swain 28 October 2022

The opening line is the title of your another great poem. I sincerely appreciate the candid expression of the great poetess. Top score!

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 19 December 2021

A very touching poem so beautifully expressed and crafted. Compelling images.

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Nicola Burkett 01 December 2006

This is my absolute favorite C.Rossetti poem of all time..... This right here, is the reason i feel in love with poetry. R.I.P Christina, with eternal love, respect and gratitude Nickie x x

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