Aspatia's Song

By John Fletcher

1579-1625


LAY a garland on my herse
         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!

DayPoems Poem No. 209
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