Maxioms by Thomas Moore
Bastard Freedom waves
Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.
Bastard Freedom waves
Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.
On my velvet couch reclining,
Ivy leaves my brow entwining,
While my soul expands with glee,
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On my velvet couch reclining,
Ivy leaves my brow entwining,
While my soul expands with glee,
What are kings and crowns to me?
To-morrow the dreams and flowers will fade.
To-morrow the dreams and flowers will fade.
And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers
Is always the first to be touch'd by the read more
And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers
Is always the first to be touch'd by the thorns.
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
