J. M. Usteri: Life let us cherish, while yet the taper glows, And the fresh flow'ret pluck ere it close; Why are we fond of toil and c

Life let us cherish, while yet the taper glows, And the fresh flow'ret pluck ere — J. M. Usteri

Life let us cherish, while yet the taper glows, And the fresh flow'ret pluck ere it close; Why are we fond of toil and care? Why choose the rankling thorn to wear?

J. M. Usteri

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