Whats a good and famous poems that has anything to do with death?

Question

Its also better if the poet of that poem is famous

Answer 1

William Cullen Bryant's Thanatopsis is full of natural imagery; he is considered one of America's first poets. I remember being caught up in the imagery of death being a beautiful and peaceful repose, despite the fact that many Americans had no "sacred ground" to be buried in. I've included a link with the verses.

Answer 2

Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Also good is: The Reckoning, by Robert Service, although it is less famous than the above.

The Reckoning

It's fine to have a blow-out in a fancy restaurant,
With terrapin and canvas-back and all the wine you want;
To enjoy the flowers and music, watch the pretty women pass,
Smoke a choice cigar, and sip the wealthy water in your glass.
It's bully in a high-toned joint to eat and drink your fill,
But it's quite another matter when you
Pay the bill.

It's great to go out every night on fun or pleasure bent;
To wear your glad rags always and to never save a cent;
To drift along regardless, have a good time every trip;
To hit the high spots sometimes, and to let your chances slip;
To know you're acting foolish, yet to go on fooling still,
Till Nature calls a show-down, and you
Pay the bill.

Time has got a little bill -- get wise while yet you may,
For the debit side's increasing in a most alarming way;
The things you had no right to do, the things you should have done,
They're all put down; it's up to you to pay for every one.
So eat, drink and be merry, have a good time if you will,
But God help you when the time comes, and you
Foot the bill.

Answer 3

A Forsaken Garden by Swinburne is the best poem I have ever read dealing with death. He is a moderately famous poet, and the poem never fails to make me feel.

Answer 4

Edgar Allen poe is famous for dark poems about death and loss. If you are looking for a poem about loosing a mate, the poem "Annabelle lee" is very good. Otherwise you can check out http://www.eapoe.org. from this poet.

Answer 5

Because I Could Not Stop For Death - Emily Dickinson

Entire Poem is located Here:
http://quotations.about.com/cs/poemlyrics/a/Because_I_Could.htm

Answer 6

The Raven- Edgar Allen Poe

Answer 7

"Do Not Go Gentle Into the Night" - Dylan Thomas

"Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" - Mary Elizabeth Frye(1932)

Answer 8

Crossing the bar by Alfred Tennyson

Answer 9

"Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas