 Come, let us go while we are in our prime; And take the harmless folly of the time. We shall grow old apace, and die Before we know our liberty. Our life is short, and our days run As fast away as does the sun; And, as a vapour or a drop of rain, Once...  The Dublin university magazine - Page 544by University magazine - 1852Full view - About this book
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...fast away as does the sun : And, as a vapour, or a drop of rain Once lost, can ne'er be found again ; So when or you, or I are made A fable, song, or fleeting shade; All love, all liking, all delight Lies drown'd with us hi endless night.* Then, while time serves, and we are but decaying, Come, my Corinna,... | |
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