No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
John Donne, 1572-1631
3 comments:
Very true. I studied the metaphysical poets at A level at school. It was quite challenging but left me with a love of much of their poetry.
I liked discovering Donne in uni.
Missing Bill Moyers great talent now.
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