The Skeleton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

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Chattering finch and water-fly
Are not merrier than I;
Here among the flowers I lie
Laughing everlastingly.
No; I may not tell the best;
Surely, friends, I might have guessed
Death was but the good King's jest,
It was hid so carefully.

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  • wilfredkimpton

    WOW, REALY DEEP STUFF!! THIS ONE HIT HARD, MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH DIFFERENTLY 😢😮 LOVED EVERY WORD OF IT!! ❤️💯👍