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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MEMORIAL TO D.C.: 1. EPITAPH, by EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Heap not on this mound
Last Line: With the dust upon her eyes.
Alternate Author Name(s): Boyd, Nancy; Boissevain, Eugen, Mrs.
Subject(s): Death; Friendship; Vassar College; Dead, The
First Line: Heap not on this mound
Last Line: With the dust upon her eyes.
Alternate Author Name(s): Boyd, Nancy; Boissevain, Eugen, Mrs.
Subject(s): Death; Friendship; Vassar College; Dead, The
HEAP not on this mound
Roses that she loved so well;
Why bewilder her with roses,
That she cannot see or smell?
She is happy where she lies
With the dust upon her eyes.
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