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Ere the birth of my life, if I wish'd it or no, / No question was asked me -- it could not be so! / If the life was the question, a thing sent to try, / And to live on be Yes; what can No be? to die.
NATURE'S ANSWER
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!