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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EPITAPH: IN OBITUM M.S. XO MAIJ, 1614, by WILLIAM BROWNE (1591-1643) Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: May! Be thou never graced with birds that sing
Last Line: Mine only died.
Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, William Of Tavistock
Subject(s): Epitaphs; Marriage; Weddings; Husbands; Wives
First Line: May! Be thou never graced with birds that sing
Last Line: Mine only died.
Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, William Of Tavistock
Subject(s): Epitaphs; Marriage; Weddings; Husbands; Wives
MAY! Be thou never graced with birds that sing,
Nor Flora's pride!
In thee all flowers and roses spring,
Mine only died.
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