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“Now therefore, while the youthful hue Sits on thy skin like morning dew, And while thy willing soul transpires At every pore with instant fires Now let us sport us while we may, And now, like amorous birds of prey, Rather at once our time devour Than languish in his slow-chapped power. Let us roll our strength and all Our sweetness up into one ball And tear our pleasures with rough strife Through the iron gates of life: Thus, while we cannot make our sun Stand still, yet we will make him run.”

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Andrew Marvell
Andrew Marvell

Andrew Marvell was an English poet, born on March 31, 1621, and died on August 16, 1678. His poetry is known for its wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights. more

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