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To Death: Poem by Amy Levy

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(From Lenau.)


If within my heart there's mould,
If the flame of Poesy
And the flame of Love grow cold,
Slay my body utterly.

Swiftly, pause not nor delay;
Let not my life's field be spread
With the ash of feelings dead,
Let thy singer soar away.

Analysis of this poem
  • death

More verses by Amy Levy

  • A Dirge
  • Sinfonia Eroica
  • The Old House
  • Run To Death
  • Twilight

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