NATURE'S ANSWER

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Is't returned, as‘ twas sent? Is't no worse for the wear?

Think first, what you are! Call to mind what you were!

I gave you innocence, I gave you hope,

Gave health, and genius, and an ample scope.

Return you me guilt, lethargy, despair?

Make out the invent'ry; inspect, compare!

Then die — if die you dare!