English poem
Ii
Why seek the vain that dies? The life begirt by death? The fame, the power that flies With the expiring breath? The good that carries ill besides, And for a fleeting hour abides?
Versos English John Brownlie Ii
English poem
Why seek the vain that dies? The life begirt by death? The fame, the power that flies With the expiring breath? The good that carries ill besides, And for a fleeting hour abides?