Versos English William Johnson Cory Mir Ist Leide

English poem

Mir Ist Leide

by (1823–1892)

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Woe worth old Time the lord, Pointing his senseless sword Down on our festal board, Where we would dine, Chilling the kindly hall, Bidding the dainties pall, Making the garlands fall, Souring the wine.