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Carolina47
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Need help deciphering headstone verse
« on: Monday 03 October 05 05:14 BST (UK) »
I'm trying to decipher a verse on a headstone.  Most of the words have worn away but I'm hoping someone may have encountered the same verse in their travels. 
"Crop'd in my early bud,
----- in [Paradise?] lie,
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[Remember?] you must Die."
Anybody able to fill in the gaps???
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Carolina
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Brain addled?..........mine too!
Re: Need help deciphering headstone verse
« Reply #1 on: Monday 03 October 05 23:51 BST (UK) »
Crop'd in my early bud
My soul in Paradise lie
Today to me
and tomorrow to thee
Remember thou must die.

It is to remind the reader of their own mortality.

I have seen this several times on children's/young peoples graves.............but I don't know where it comes from..........sorry Carolina

Sue
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Re: Need help deciphering headstone verse
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 05 October 05 00:08 BST (UK) »
Sue, thank you so much for the verse.  It doesn't matter about the origin, I'm just grateful for having the words.
Much appreciated,
Caroline
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