Death Everlasting Upon Generations

Hello death, goodbye sickness, I bid you adieu,

“I simply cannot bear another day like today” (40),

“I know I’m nothing but a burden to you” (40),

Death, come take me away.

“You’re not the one who has to bear it” (169),

With Death calling my name,

“You don’t have to bear the brunt” (169)

“I know it’s my fault [to blame]” (174).

“The camphor soaked cloth lay upon her brow” (187)

And a fake Death stood by her side,

“Mother’s not coming in tonight” (48),

Yet no child let out a cry.

"[But] I’ll be gone soon” (40),

“I realize the burden on your shoulders” (141),

“When I’m gone it will be easier on you” (141),

She said a little bolder.

“No wonder you keep yourself sick all the time” (163),

Death is the star in your show,

“Your room stays locked all day long” (172),

Get out of this house and go!

"[But] it’s my fault” (39),

“I know I’ll be gone soon” (39),

So take Death with you when you go,

The Mrs. Compson show ends at noon.