The poem is a lamentation of the death of T.H.'s daughter, with the speaker expressing sorrow and regret at her passing. The tone is somber and reflective, with the speaker acknowledging the pain of loss and the impermanence of life. The poem explores themes of mortality, grief, and the transience of human existence.
By Phillis Wheatley · First published 1738 · Genre: Elegy, Lyric Poetry, Religious Poetry