Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FOR MY OWN TOMBSTONE, by MATTHEW PRIOR



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FOR MY OWN TOMBSTONE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: To me 'twas given to die; to thee 'tis given
Last Line: Mark! How impartial is the will of heaven!
Subject(s): Death; Epitaphs; Heaven; Life; Dead, The; Paradise


To me 'twas given to die: to thee 'tis given
To live: alas! one moment sets us even.
Mark! how impartial is the will of Heaven!





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