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Verses, Fragments, and Notes [by William Allingham]

Allingham, William (1824-1889)

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Epitaph (by the Departed)

If I be living, then I am not here,
If I be dead, the dust-hole is not I;
In either case, it plainly doth appear
If you say “Here he lies,” 'tis you that lie.