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They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for
adversity.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for
adversity.
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, read more
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, aweary,
Oh God, that I were dead.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
