Aspatia's Song

Portrait of John Fletcher
John Fletcher 1579–1625

LAY a garland on my herse Of the dismal yew; Maidens, willow branches bear; Say, I died true.

My love was false, but I was firm From my hour of birth. Upon my buried body lie Lightly, gentle earth!

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