I agree.
And here's a fun summary, in case you want to read it in 21st century terms!!
https://www.shmoop.com/death-be-not-proud-holy-sonnet-10/summary.html
Which line "best" states the theme of John Donne's Holy Sonnet 10?
A:Rest of bones,and soul's delivery
B:"Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me."***
C:"Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men."
D: And doest with poison, war, and sickness dwell."
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Thank you! I will continue to read more of this. What I read so far was great! Thank you! When you think of death as just getting some good sleep and waking up in the eternal life with God...it does not seem so scary.Death is not as bad as he seems to think he is. Thank you,again...:)
You're welcome!
D I believe
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