The Sad Day by Thomas Flatman
O THE sad day! When friends shall shake their heads, and say Of miserable me-- 'Hark, how he groans! Look, how he pants for breath! See how he struggles with the pangs of death!' When they shall say of these dear eyes-- 'How hollow, O how dim they be! Mark how his breast doth rise and swell Against his potent enemy!' When some old friend shall step to my bedside, Touch my chill face, and thence shall gently slide.
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"O THE sad day!..."
"The Sad Day" by Thomas Flatman is a inspirational english poem consisting of 21 lines. This English poem by Thomas Flatman demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "O THE sad day! When friends shall shake their heads, and say...", this piece explores themes of inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Thomas Flatman's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.