The Life and Death of Tom Careless to which is added, The History of Will Worthy & Nancy Wilmot

"The Life and Death of Tom Careless" by Anonymous is a somber poem that acts as a warning about the dangers of a life wasted on pleasure and sin. The story follows Tom Careless, a happy carpenter, who slowly finds that his love for fun leads to a life without meaning. When Tom gets sick, he is haunted by what he has done and the reality of his death scares him very much. The poem explores Tom's regrets and his eventual sadness, teaching that vices should always been recognized. Also, the poem includes "The History of Will Worthy and Nancy Wilmot," a tragic love story ending with Nancy dying young just after getting married. This story highlights how important it is to find faith and consider that the happiness in life doesn't last forever, but consequences do.