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It came at last but prompter Death
Had occupied the House—
His pallid Furniture arranged
And his metallic Peace—

Oh faithful Frost that kept the Date
Had Love as punctual been
Delight had aggrandized the Gate
And blocked the coming in.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 4:36 PM | Viewed: 7804 times

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