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THE DREAM OF DEATH by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY

Poet Analysis

First Line: O GENTLE DEATH, BOW DOWN AND
Last Line: FOREVER ON YOUR LOVING BREAST.
Subject(s): DEATH; DREAMS; SOUL; DEAD, THE; NIGHTMARES;
O GENTLE death, bow down and sip
The soul that lingers on my lip;
O gentle death, bow down and keep
Eternal vigil o'er my sleep;
For I am weary and would rest
Forever on your loving breast.



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