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On The Alienation Of A Friend

On The Alienation Of A Friend

Gently and soft the east wind blows,

And then there falls the pelting rain.

When anxious fears pressed round you close,

Then linked together were we twain.

Now happy, and your mind at rest,

You turn and cast me from your breast.

Gently and soft the east wind blows,

And then there comes the whirlwind wild.

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Lament Of A Bereaved Person

Lament Of A Bereaved Person

A russet pear-tree rises all alone,

But rich the growth of leaves upon it shown!

I walk alone, without one brother left,

And thus of natural aid am I bereft.

Plenty of people there are all around,

But none like my own father's sons are found.

Ye travellers, who forever hurry by,

Why on me turn the unsympathizing eye?

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