Author Walter William Skeat Should one be buried living, His lot hath evil proved; Yet fate may bring an evil Not far from that removed; 'Tis this—in passion's springtime, In youth's most hopeful prime, To be by grief and anguish Made old before the time. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments