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TO THE YEW AND CYPRESS TO GRACE HIS FUNERAL, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Both you two have / relation to the grave
Last Line: Thankfull to you, or friends, for me.
Subject(s): Cypress Trees; Funerals; Yew Trees; Burials


1. Both you two have
Relation to the grave:
And where
The Fun'rall-Trump sounds, you are there.

2. I shall be made
Ere long a fleeting shade:
Pray come,
And doe some honour to my Tomb.

3. Do not deny
My last request; for I
Will be
Thankfull to you, or friends, for me.





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