Quote by Madison Cawein, from To a WindFl

When Death hath poured oblivion through my veins,And brought me home, as all are brought, to lieIn that vast house, common to serfs and Thanes,I shall not die, I shall not utterly die,For beauty born of beauty-- that remains.

When Death hath poured oblivion through my veins,And brought

Summary

This quote suggests that even in death, there is a certain form of immortality that is achieved through beauty. The speaker believes that although they will depart from the world like everyone else, their beauty and the legacy it creates will continue to live on. It implies that beauty begets beauty, creating a lasting impact that transcends physical existence. Thus, the speaker finds solace in the notion that even in death, there is a part of them that will never truly fade away.

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Grief Grieving

By Madison Cawein, from To a WindFl

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