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THE

OLD MAN'S SONG.

Shall Man of frail fruition boast?
Shall life be counted dear,
Oft but a moment, and, at most,
A momentary year?

There was a time,—that time is past,—
When, Youth! I bloom'd like thee;
A time will come,—'tis coming fast,
When thou shalt fade like me;—

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