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A Prayer For Old Age

GOD guard me from those thoughts men think
In the mind alone;
He that sings a lasting song
Thinks in a marrow-bone;
From all that makes a wise old man
That can be praised of all;
O what am I that I should not seem
For the song's sake a fool?
I pray — for word is out
And prayer comes round again —
That I may seem, though I die old,
A foolish, passionate man.

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  • Susan John Francis
    February 14
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    WOW!!!!


  • May 4, 2004
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    not very good

    ok it was kinda BORING not to be rude but it needs more action sorry but after all its ok.


  • May 4, 2004
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