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It is possible that the author is writing about his own life in this poem on death. The text of the poem, incorporated into a letter addressed to a 'Mr Stevenson', was found among Michael's personal effects following his death by drowning. The letter, dated Christmas 1867, includes instructions to be carried out in the event of Michael's death.
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