Death & Dying
An Epitaph
From Poems upon Several Occasions (1748)
Death & Dying
A Heart to Mercy as to Zeal inclin'd,
As well a gentle as a prudent Mind;
Still free to pardon, cautious to offend
A tender Parent and a faithful Friend.
All Parts perform'd, she willingly withdrew,
Turn'd from the World, and bid her Friends adieu.
Ah thou! (if Spirits or regard or know
The Sigh of Friendship or a Daughter's Woe)
Mix'd with those Tears that wash the sacred Shrine,
Accept the Tribute of a grateful Line.
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MLA
Leapor, Mary. “An Epitaph.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/leapor/61/.
Chicago
Leapor, Mary. “An Epitaph.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/leapor/61/.
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