Monday, June 28, 2010

TO A FRIEND, ON HIS BIRTHDAY.

Translated into English Verse by J. D. Carlyle, BD

When born, in tears we saw thee drowned,
   While thine assembled friends around
   With smiles their joy confessed:

 So live, that at thy parting hour,
 They may the flood of sorrow pour,
   And thou in smiles be dressed.

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