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The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2

Part 2 — ASPATIA'S SONG

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From "The Maid's Tragedy"

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!

John Fletcher [1579-1625]

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