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Title inspired by the [[Order for the Burial of the Dead]], which was the burial service for the church of England.  Because of World War I, this was probably one of the rituals most in use during this period, sadly.  The title conveys a sense of mourning, or an overall pessimism. 
 
 
 
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==Title: "The Burial of the Dead"==
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Title inspired by the [[Order for the Burial of the Dead]], which was the burial service for the
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church of England.  Because of World War I, this was probably one of the rituals most in use
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during this period, sadly.  The title conveys a sense of mourning, or an overall pessimism. 
  
 
== Stanza 1 ==
 
== Stanza 1 ==

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