Epitaph Poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Epitaph

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Heap not on this mound
Roses that she loved so well:
Why bewilder her with roses,
That she cannot see or smell?

She is happy where she lies
With the dust upon her eyes.

Edna St. Vincent Millay
Monday, January 13, 2003
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Colleen Courtney 17 May 2014

A lot of truth in this short write. Really when we cover a grave with flowers, we don't do it for the deceased. We do it for ourselves. Very introspective piece.

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Rockland / Maine / United States
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