The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: ‘Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.’
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Birth: | 25th December, 1583 |
Death: | 5th June, 1625 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Composer, Organist |
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