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451. Epitaph on the same

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451. Epitaph on the same by Robert Burns

 HERE lies, now a prey to insulting neglect,
 What once was a butterfly, gay in life’s beam:
Want only of wisdom denied her respect,
 Want only of goodness denied her esteem.

Form: Epitaph

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