by Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928)

The pink frock
Language: English 
"O my pretty pink frock,
I sha'n't be able to wear it!
Why is he dying just now?
I hardly can bear it!

"He might have contrived to live on;
But they say there's no hope whatever:
And must I shut myself up,
And go out never?

"O my pretty pink frock,
Puff-sleeved and accordion-pleated!
He might have passed in July,
And not so cheated!"

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This text was added to the website: 2008-01-18
Line count: 12
Word count: 65