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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
OLD-MADE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: The greater mystery it is
Last Line: Of much mature reflection.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Aging; Selectivity
First Line: The greater mystery it is
Last Line: Of much mature reflection.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Aging; Selectivity
The greater mystery it is
The more we think upon it,
That 'tis the oldest style of Miss
That wants the youngest bonnet.
Nor is it levity of mind
That leads to such selection,
For 'tis the fruit we often find
Of much mature reflection.
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