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Tho' Love and Song may fail, alas! To keep life's clouds away, At least 'twill make them lighter pass Or gild them if they stay. If ever care his discord flings O'er life's enchanted strain, Let Love but gently touch the strings, 'Twill all be sweet again.

Lee Dec. 22, 1853