Darkling I listen; and, for many a time I have been half in love with easeful Death, Call'd him soft names in many a musèd rhyme, To take into the air my quiet breath; Now more than ever seems it rich to die, To cease upon the midnight with no pain, While thou art pouring forth thy soul abroad In such an ecstasy! John Keats
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When William Shakespeare wrote, “Darkling I listen; and, for many a time I have been half in love with easeful Death, called him soft names in many a musèd rhyme, to take into the air my quiet breath; now more than ever seems it rich to die, to cease upon the midnight with no pain, while thou art pouring forth thy soul abroad in such an ecstasy!” he was referring to the beauty of life and the fascination that accompanies it. The beauty of life is what makes death look like such a relief.

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