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William Browne

Epitaph

In Obitum M.S. Xº Maij, 1614

MAY! Be thou never graced with birds that sing,
                    Nor Flora's pride!
In thee all flowers and roses spring,
                    Mine only died.

About the poet

William Browne
1588-1643

 
By the same poet
The Rose
A Welcome
The Sirens' Song
Song
Memory
Epitaph: On the Countess Dowager of Pembroke
 
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William Browne at amazon.co.uk

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