Songs of Love and Rebellion/Isabel

by Covington Hall

For works with similar titles, see Isabel.

ISABEL

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With the roses on your breast
They have laid you down to rest,
Isabel;
And the world has come today
Its last homage, dear, to pay
To an angel gone away,
Isabel.

Never yet has sweeter breath
Met the icy kiss of death,
Isabel;
And the world will never view
One more gentle or more true,
Fairer, lovelier than you,
Isabel.

In this narrow coffin lies
All there is of earth and skies,
Isabel;
In this soft, white, clinging shroud
Sleeps a spirit, brave and proud,
Sinless, noble, and unbowed,
Isabel.

Memory's white roses bloom,
And love's lilies 'round your tomb,
Isabel.
They will keep the temple pure,
And the priesthood high and true,
'Till in death I come to you,
Isabel.