here lies one whose name is writ in water
The phrase "here lies one whose name is writ in water" is a poetic epitaph, often found on tombstones. It originates from the lines written by English Romantic poet John Keats in his sonnet titled "Bright Star." The phrase symbolizes the fleeting and ephemeral nature of human existence and identity. It implies that the person's name or legacy will not endure or be remembered for long, as water washes away any inscription.
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