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The sky-lark - National Library of Scotland

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5Q THE SKY-LARK.<br />

LIFE LET US CHE^H.<br />

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Life let us cherish, while yet. the taper glows<br />

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And the fresh flow'r - et pluck, ere it<br />

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close. Why are we fond <strong>of</strong> toil and care, Why<br />

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choose the rankling thorn to wear, And heedless by the<br />

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li - ly stray, Which blossoms in our way'<br />

When clouds obscure the atmosphere,<br />

And forked lightnings rend the air,<br />

<strong>The</strong> sun resumes its silver crest,<br />

And smiles adown the west.<br />

Life let us cherish, &c.<br />

<strong>The</strong> genial seasons soon are o'er,<br />

<strong>The</strong>n let us, ere we quit this shore,<br />

Contentment seek, it is life's zest,<br />

<strong>The</strong> sunshine <strong>of</strong> the breast.<br />

Life let us cherish, &e. •<br />

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