209. Aspatia's Song. John Fletcher. The Oxford Book of English Verse

Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.

John Fletcher. 1579–1625

209. Aspatia's Song

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	5
From my hour of birth.
Upon my buried body lie
Lightly, gentle earth!