Lines on a Friend who Died of a Frenzy Fever induced by Calumnious Reports.

by Sara Teasdale · 1794 · Loss & Grief
Alas, my friend, that calumny's foul dart,
Should pierce thy soul, and drive thee to despair,
Thy fevered mind, did yield to sorrow's smart,
And life's sweet flame did vanish in the air.

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American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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