Elizabeth Siddal

Elizabeth Siddal (July 25, 1829 - February 11, 1862) was a British model who was painted and drawn extensively by artists of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

Quotation:

:Oh grieve not with thy bitter tears

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::The life that passes fast;

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:The gates of heaven will open wide

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::And take me in at last.

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:Then sit down meekly at my side

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::And watch my young life flee;

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:Then solemn peace of holy death

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::Come quickly unto thee.

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:But true love, seek me in the throng

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::Of spirits floating past,

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:And I will take thee by the hands

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::And know thee mine at last.

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::::-- From Early Death

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