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MEDITATIONS

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For the most rich inheritor,

Knowing that none could pass heaven's door

That loved inferior art,

Had such an aching heart

That he, although a country's talk

For silken clothes and stately walk,

Had waking wits; it seemed

Juno's peacock screamed.

IV

MY DESCENDANTS

Having inherited a vigorous mind

From my old fathers I must nourish dreams

And leave a woman and a man behind

As vigorous of mind, and yet it seems

Life scarce can cast a fragrance on the wind,

Scarce spread a glory to the morning beams,

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