Because,

Life is so short, and death so sure,

And worlds uncertain things,

And time so fleet and heaven so high

Souls have such restless wings.

Because,

’Twas fashioned in the heavenly realm

Of God’s creative schemes,

That’s why a soul goes hungrily

From dream to shining dream.

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Farewell

WHEN you are twining wreaths of rose and columbine

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To soften outlines of a tomb too new,

Remember, spring makes little tents all green and cool

For soldier boys this old world never knew.

When spring comes tripping down the lane once more

And children bring you violets of blue,

When your tender heart is strained, beyond the breaking

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