Author John Kendrick Bangs Death somehow doth not seem to be a thing To me of terror and of shuddering, But just a gateway opening upon New fields, new scenes, and new ideas anon ā Or if 'tis not, who holds it blessing cheap To lie at rest in peaceful, dreamless, sleep? Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments