To My Dear Friend Mr. Congreve

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Be kind to my remains; and oh defend,

— John Dryden

A small gilded laurel crown tilted on a white enamel colander with a green olive beside it against a brick-red background. — Original artwork

Be kind to my remains; and oh defend,

John Dryden

A weathered round shield rests against folded cloth with a white feather along its rim in warm dawn light. — Original artwork

Thus all below is strength, and all above is grace.

John Dryden