To a Friend, On His Birthday

To a Friend, On His Birthday

TO A FRIEND,

ON HIS BIRTHDAY.

WHEN born, in tears we saw thee drowned,
While thine assembled friends around
With smiles their joy confessed:
So live, that at thy parting hour,
They may the flood of sorrow pour,
And thou in smiles be dressed.

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