On the Funeral of Charles the First by William Lisle Bowles
The castle clock had tolled midnight: With mattock and with spade, And silent, by the torches' light, His corse in earth we laid. The coffin bore his name, that those Of other years might know, When earth its secrets should disclose, Whose bones were laid below. "Peace to the dead" no children sung, Slow pacing up the nave,--
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"The castle clock had tolled midnight:..."
"On the Funeral of Charles the First" by William Lisle Bowles is a sad and deep and nature english poem consisting of 44 lines. This English poem by William Lisle Bowles demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "The castle clock had tolled midnight: With mattock and with spade,...", this piece explores themes of sad 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. William Lisle Bowles'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.