Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, DEATHLESS, by MARGARET RAPELJE DODGE


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DEATHLESS, by                    
First Line: So still to die? Forever be at rest?
Last Line: And beautify the world. -- and this is best!
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The


So still to die? Forever be at rest? --
There's no unending peace, or clay that binds;
But, eager, you and I, as rushing winds
Shall roam the lovely world in ceaseless quest.

So cold to die? -- Of coldness there is none.
Forever, wrapped in Godlike, warming rays,
We'll move across the eternal pregnant days --
Part of the world's resplendent, blazing sun.

So sad to die? -- From out our longing breast
Bird songs will rise in never-ending glee
And joy the hearts of others such as we,
And beautify the world. -- And this is best!





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