Charles Wolfe — Irish Poet born on December 14, 1791, died on February 21, 1823

Charles Wolfe was an Irish poet, chiefly remembered for "The Burial of Sir John Moore after Corunna" which achieved popularity in 19th century poetry anthologies... (wikipedia)

Go, forget me - why should sorrow, O'er that brow a shadow fling? Go, forget me - and tomorrow, brightly smile and sweetly sing. Smile - though I shall not be near thee; Sing - though I shall never hear thee.
But he lay like a warrior taking his rest, with his martial cloak around him.