Strew on her roses, roses, And never a spray of yew. In qui… - Matthew Arnold

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Strew on her roses, roses, And never a spray of yew. In quiet she reposes: Ah! would that I did too.

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Matthew Arnold (December 24 1822 – April 15 1888) was an English poet, essayist and cultural critic. He also pursued a career as an inspector of schools.

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Strew on her roses, roses, And never a spray of yew. In quiet she reposes: Ah! would that I did too. - Matthew Arnold

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