To The Honourable T. H. Esq; On the Death Of His Daughter by Phillis Wheatley
WHILE deep you mourn beneath the cypress-shade The hand of Death, and your dear daughter laid In dust, whose absence gives your tears to flow, And racks your bosom with incessant woe, Let Recollection take a tender part, Assuage the raging tortures of your heart, Still the wild tempest of tumultuous grief, And pour the heav'nly nectar of relief: Suspend the sigh, dear Sir, and check the groan, Divinely bright your daughter's Virtues shone: How free from scornful pride her gentle mind,
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"WHILE deep you mourn beneath the cypress-shade..."
"To The Honourable T. H. Esq; On the Death Of His Daughter" by Phillis Wheatley is a sad and love and deep and nature english poem consisting of 41 lines. This English poem by Phillis Wheatley demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "WHILE deep you mourn beneath the cypress-shade The hand of Death, and your dear daughter...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Phillis Wheatley'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.