Death & Dying
On Himself
From Lyra Elegantiarum, ed. Frederick Locker (London: E. Moxon, 1867)
Death & Dying
To me 'tis given to die, to thee 'tis given
To live; alas! one moment sets us even;
Mark how impartial is the will of Heaven!
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MLA
Prior, Matthew. “On Himself.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/prior/48/.
Chicago
Prior, Matthew. “On Himself.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/prior/48/.
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