Neither Beggar Nor Thief

 

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Oh, it would be unfair to tear

Frail fabric gently mended

But here, tonight upon the air

The music has not ended

And though Time delves into its depths

And flings upon the tresses

Another year of life and death

Of farewell song-caresses

They linger where the heart must bear

Life’s raw un-chosen sorrow

We bravely touch the suture where

Time cannot steal nor borrow

J~