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Up goes the ball with might and main, / / And soon it cometh down again; / / Ups and down, I've heard them say / / For many a year, is the world's way!
Up goes the ball, -- like a goblet-cup; / / Hold your hand as you send it up! / / Down it comes, -- ere it reach the ground, / / Catch the ball so firm and round.