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1850–1895

MORTALITY.

Eugene Field

O Nicias, not for us alone Was laughing Eros born, Nor shines alone for us the moon, Nor burns the ruddy morn;

Alas! to-morrow lies not in the ken Of us who are, O Nicias, mortal men!

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