The ashes of the fair—the gay—the brave!
How many trophies mark the hallowed ground!
Vain mock’ry of the sad and peaceful tomb!
How many fabrics cast their shade around!
Emblems of death! of man’s unerring doom!
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From a long imitation, signed M. W. H., which appeared in Hood’s Magazine. June, 1848.
TRANSLATIONS
OF
The Elegy.