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A BIRTHDAY WISH, by                    
First Line: I do not wish you joy without a sorrow
Last Line: And god's sweet peace when every day is done.
Subject(s): Birthdays; Wishes


I do not wish you joy without a sorrow,
Nor endless day without the healing dark,
Nor brilliant sun without the restful shadow,
Nor tides that never turn against your bark.
I wish you love, and strength, and faith, and wisdom,
Goods, gold enough to help some needy one.
I wish you songs, but also blessed silence,
And God's sweet peace when every day is done.





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