“I know thou art gone to the home of thy rest-- Then why should my soul be so sad? I know thou art gone where the weary are blest, And the mourner looks up, and is glad; I know thou hast drank of the Lethe that flows In a land where they do not forget, That sheds over memory only repose, And takes from it only regret.”
Quote by Thomas Kibble Hervey
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Thomas Kibble Hervey
Thomas Kibble Hervey was a British poet born on February 4, 1799, and died on February 27, 1859. His poetry is known for its expression of personal emotions and admiration for nature. more
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