But, dying, has made us rarer gifts than gold. · Rupert Brooke

These laid the world away; poured out the red

But, dying, has made us rarer gifts than gold.

Death and Mourning Gratitude

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Rupert Brooke

1887-08-03 — 1915-04-23 · Rugby

Rupert Brooke was an English poet known for his idealistic and patriotic war sonnets written at the outset of World War I. His early death from sepsis during the war cemented his image as a heroic figure. Brooke's poetry is characterized by its lyrical beauty, traditional form, and exploration of themes such as love, beauty, and patriotism, often tinged with a sense of youthful idealism.