Versos English G. K. Chesterton THE SKELETON

English poem

THE SKELETON

by (1874–1936)

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Chattering finch and water-fly Are not merrier than I; Here among the flowers I lie Laughing everlastingly. No: I may not tell the best; Surely, friends, I might have guessed Death was but the good King's jest, It was hid so carefully.