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“We saw Time's varied traces Were deep on every hand - Indeed, upon the people, More marked than on the land. The bands that once with firmness Could grasp the axe and blade, Now move with trembling motion, By strength of nerve decayed. The change in form and feature And furrows on the cheek Of Time's increasing volume, In plain, round numbers speak. And thus, as in a mirror's Reflection, we were told, With stereotyped impressions, The fact of growing old.”

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Eliza R. Snow
Eliza R. Snow

Eliza R. Snow, an American poet, was born on January 21, 1804, and died on December 5, 1887. Her poetry is known for its emotional depth and beautiful language, and has had a profound impact on later generations. more

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