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All that's bright must fade,—
The brightest and the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made,
But to be lost when sweetest.
--
"All that's Bright Must Fade" (Indian Air), National Airs, (1818–1827).

 

Thomas Moore

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Though the wind dieth soon
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As I tremble and hearken;
Bright thine eyes shine,
Though the leaves thy brow darken.
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You are always new. The last of your kisses was ever the sweetest; the last smile the brightest; the last movement the gracefullest.

 

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I have loved flowers that fade,
Within whose magic tents
Rich hues have marriage made
With sweet unmemoried scents:
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A joy of love at sight,
That ages in an hour
My song be like a flower!

 

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The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
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Here's the lily, here the rose
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Here's narcissus wet with dew,
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Crowned with it, put pride away;
For the wreath that blooms must fade;
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