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1 When life as opening buds is sweet,
2 And golden hopes the fancy greet, 3 And Youth prepares his joys to meet,-- 4 Alas! how hard it is to die! 5 When just is seized some valued prize, 6 And duties press, and tender ties 7 Forbid the soul from earth to rise,-- 8 How awful then it is to die! 9 When, one by one, those ties are torn, 10 And friend from friend is snatched forlorn, 11 And man is left alone to mourn,-- 12 Ah then, how easy 'tis to die! 13 When faith is firm, and conscience clear, 14 And words of peace the spirit cheer, 15 And visioned glories half appear,-- 16 'Tis joy, 'tis triumph then to die. 17 When trembling limbs refuse their weight, 18 And films, slow gathering, dim the sight, 19 And clouds obscure the mental light,-- 20 'Tis nature's precious boon to die. Unsatisfied? Search for more:Other Cool Sites:Hot Arts & Stage NewsLyrics Catalogue Sound Tracks Guide Guide to Serials and Shows English Subtitles For DivX Movies Hundreds of Cooking Recipes Over 5000 Cocktails Recipes Cool Online Encyclopedia Cellulars Descriptions and Reviews Algorithms Dictionary Funny Jokes and Anecdotes. Usenet Newsgroups Reader |