ThursdayDec 18, 2025
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William Dunbar (c. 1460 - c. 1520), Scottish poet, was probably a native of East Lothian. This is assumed from a satirical reference in the Flyting of Dunbar and Kennedie , where, too, it is hinted that he was a member of the noble house of Dunbar.
I that in heill wes and gladnes Am trublit now with gret seiknes And feblit with infermite: Timor Mortis conturbat me.* * Fear of Death troubles me.
Gem of all joy, jasper of jocundity.
London, thou art the flower of cities all!
All love is lost but upon God alone.
Our pleasance here is all vain glory, This false world is but transitory.
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