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FOR ONE WHO DIED YOUNG (TO PAULINE), by                    
First Line: When I see how the strong and fine grow old
Last Line: Is worth perhaps early descent to night.
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The


When I see how the strong and fine grow old
And withered and foolish who once were wise,
Mumbling at a greyed world with rheumy eyes
When all they had to say has long been told,
It may be that those brave who go like you
While voice has ring and eyes see far and clear,
Taking the world in its stride with never a fear,
Regretless leave, though years lived were so few.
As you blended with the exotic sea
Was there an aching flash of memory?
I hope before that gallant heart was stilled
You knew your life, though brief, had been fulfilled;
Swiftly to die at love and life's full height
Is worth perhaps early descent to night.





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