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An Epitaph

Here lies a most beautiful lady,
Light of step and heart was she;
I think she was the most beautiful lady
That ever was in the West Country.

But beauty vanishes, beauty passes;
However rare — rare it be;
And when I crumble,who will remember
This lady of the West Country.

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  • April 1, 2007
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    Reminder

    From guest Endang (contact)
    This simple beautiful poem reminds us that there is nothing eternal in the world. Only an epitaph will we get when we die. And when it vanishes, who will remember us? So... be good in everything you do.


  • Ahkam Moderators member
    March 31, 2004
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    beautiful

    "But beauty vanishes, beauty passes;
    However rare -- rare it be;
    And when I crumble,who will remember
    This lady of the West Country. "
    This is one of the very few poems which are very short but their fascination is of in infinite time period____ the most beautiful lady is a symbolic term used___ if considered in the deep form ___ the worldly life___ well , it’s a very beautiful poem

  • philophant
    November 28, 2003
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    i\'m just so fresh so clean

    this is a famous little ditty. surprised nobodys commented on it before me . good, simple and honest. fresh. sofreshsoclean....

    (sorry for the quote)