"The Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin" is an old English folk poem that tells the story of the tragic death of the bird Cock Robin and all his relatives and friends who came to say goodbye to him. In the book, the author successfully combined subtle play with words and moral reflections, revealing the theme of loss, death and eternity. In addition, the work has deep symbolism, which makes it a unique work in world literature. After reading "The Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin", readers will have the opportunity to rethink their attitude to life and death, as well as think about the value of friendship and mutual understanding.