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He gave away his Life
To Us—Gigantic Sum
A trifle—in his own esteem
But magnified—by Fame

Until it burst the Hearts
That fancied they could hold
When swift it slipped its limit
And on the Heavens—unrolled

'Tis Ours—to wince—and weep
And wonder—and decay
By Blossoms gradual process
He chose—Maturity

And quickening—as we sowed
Just obviated Bud
And when We turned to note the Growth
Broke—perfect—from the Pod