Gateway to the Classics: Oxford Book of English Verse, Part 2 by Arthur Quiller-Couch
 
Oxford Book of English Verse, Part 2 by  Arthur Quiller-Couch

Aspatia's Song

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!

— John Fletcher
1579-1625   


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