Author George Hardinge THE rumour of a good man's death Sounds like a Virtue's parting breath. The tears on Dysart's urn deplore His generous heart that beats no more. But Fortune is of Mercy's train: He lives, and we are bless'd again. 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