Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, CONTENT, by HENRY VAUGHAN



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First Line: Peace, peace! I know 'twas brave
Last Line: I would have mine within.
Alternate Author Name(s): Silurist


Peace, peace! I know 'twas brave,
But this coarse fleece
I shelter in, is slave
To no such piece.
When I am gone,
I shall no wardrobes leave
To friend, or son
But what their own homes weave,

2

Such, though not proud, nor full,
May make them weep,
And mourn to see the wool
Outlast the sheep;
Poor, pious wear!
Hadst thou been rich, or fine
Perhaps that tear
Had mourned thy loss, not mine.

3

Why then these curled, puffed points,
Or a laced story?
Death sets all out of joint
And scorns their glory;
Some love a Rose
In hand, some in the skin;
But cross to those,
I would have mine within.





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