The Hesperides & Noble Numbers/Hesperides/Upon a Lady That Died in Child-bed, and Left a Daughter Behind Her
318. UPON A LADY THAT DIED IN CHILD-BED, AND LEFT A DAUGHTER BEHIND HER.
As gilliflowers do but stay
To blow, and seed, and so away;
So you, sweet lady, sweet as May,
The garden's glory, lived a while
To lend the world your scent and smile.