9/11/2001 – 9/11/2011

by | Sunday, September 11, 2011

For Whom the Bell Tolls
— John Donne

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 manner 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.

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  1. Jeremy Williams

    Another wonderful poem of John Donne. Thank you for the effort of posting this. This site is the best site ever. 🙂

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