Classic and Contemporary Poetry
REMEMBER WITH A SONG, by STEWART ATKINS First Line: When I am gone, stop not the dance, nor cause Last Line: Mourning is more sincere when eyes are dry. Subject(s): Mourning; Bereavement | ||||||||
When I am gone, stop not the dance, nor cause Song to be stilled, nor any glass to be Set down undrained. Life had its bitter flaws, But I would want no hot tears shed for me. For I enjoyed the song, the dance, the wine, And often was my glass dashed to the ground From my unwilling hand by asinine Grief that was quick to cry its sorrow-sound Down all the lanes of joy where laughter reigned. Tears are a burden. Sorrow lasts too long. If by my going your great heart is pained, Lift high your glass. Remember with a song. Lament me, if you will, but do not cry. Mourning is more sincere when eyes are dry. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HUNGERFIELD by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE MOURNER by LOUISE MOREY BOWMAN HECUBA MOURNS by MARILYN NELSON THERE IS NO GOD BUT by AGHA SHAHID ALI IF I COULD MOURN LIKE A MOURNING DOVE by FRANK BIDART |
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