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The Deserted Village (1770)
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Bends to the grave with unperceived decay,
While resignation gently slopes the way;
And, all his prospects brightening to the last,
His heaven commences ere the world be past.
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His best companions, innocence and health;
And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.
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Through torrid tracts with fainting steps they go,
Where wild Altama murmurs to their woe.
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The bashful virgin's sidelong looks of love,
The matron's glance that would those looks reprove.
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How happy he who crowns in shades like these, A youth of labor with an age of ease.
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Born:
November 10, 1728
Died:
April 4, 1774
(aged 45)
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