For Life

Mankind may rove, unvex'd by strife, Thro' every road of human life. Fair wisdom regulates the bar, And peace concludes the wordy war: At home auspicious mortals find Serene tranquillity of mind; All-beauteous nature decks the plain, And merchants plough for gold the main: Respect arises from our store, Security from being poor: More joys the bands of hymen give; Th' unmarried with more freedom live: If parents, our blest lot we own; Childless, we have no cause to moan: Firm vigour crowns our youthful stage, And venerable hairs old-age. Since all is good, then who would cry, " I'd never live, or quickly die?"