Epitaph. on Two Lovers Struck Dead by Lightning. by Alexander Pope — Sad Poetry Lines
When Eastern lovers feed the funeral fire, On the same pile the faithful pair expire. Here pitying Heaven that virtue mutual found, And blasted both, that it might neither wound. Hearts so sincere, the Almighty saw well pleased, Sent his own lightning, and the victims seized. NEAR THIS PLACE LIE THE BODIES OF JOHN HEWET AND SARAH DREW, AN INDUSTRIOUS YOUNG MAN, AND VIRTUOUS MAIDEN OF THIS PARISH; WHO, BEING AT HARVEST-WORK
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"Epitaph. on Two Lovers Struck Dead by Lightning." by Alexander Pope is a sad and love and spiritual english poem consisting of 28 lines. This English poem by Alexander Pope demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "When Eastern lovers feed the funeral fire, On the same pile the faithful pair expire....", this piece explores themes of sad and love and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Alexander Pope'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.