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Green be the turf above thee, Friend of my better days! None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise.


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This page presents the quote "Green be the turf above thee, Friend of my better days! None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise.". Author of this quote is Fitz-Greene Halleck. This quote is about love, death, better days, green, turf, thee, praise,.