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1772–1834

NATURE'S ANSWER

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Is't returned, as‘ twas sent? Is't no worse for the wear? Think first, what you are! Call to mind what you were! I gave you innocence, I gave you hope, Gave health, and genius, and an ample scope.

Return you me guilt, lethargy, despair? Make out the invent'ry; inspect, compare! Then die — if die you dare!

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