by W. H. (Wystan Hugh) Auden (1907 - 1973)

In Memoriam L. K. A. 1950‑1952
 (Sung text for setting by H. Henze)
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Language: English 
At peace under this mandarin, sleep, Lucina,
Blue-eyed Queen of white cats: for you the Ischian wave shall weep,
When we who now miss you are American dust, and steep
Epomeo in peace and war augustly a grave-watch keep.

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