I THINK, whatever mortals crave, With impotent endeavour, — A wreath, a rank, a throne, a grave, — The world goes round for ever : I think that life is not too long ; And therefore I determine, That many people read a song Who will not read a sermon. The Poems of Winthrop Mackworth Praed - Page 169by Winthrop Mackworth Praed - 1864 - 390 pagesFull view - About this book
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