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Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. All day I'd sleep, content without the Sun. But I am grown, and must live until I die. I shall name the birds crossing through the sky. I shall not rest until the deed is done. Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. There's work to do, and little time, I sigh. My hands are sore, I've only just begun. But I am grown, and must live until I die. My lover waits, and to her arms I'll fly. Though not just yet, I cannot cut and run. Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. So she calls my name, her smile is not shy. If I could, I would sprint, like I'd heard the gun. But I am grown, and must live until I die. I lament my youth, lived in vain, I cry. But I'm awake, I'll rejoice in work and fun. Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. But I am grown, and must live until I die.
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May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015 at 5:50 PM UTC
A Villanelle
Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. All day I'd sleep, content without the Sun. But I am grown, and must live until I die. I shall name the birds crossing through the sky. I shall not rest until the deed is done. Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. There's work to do, and little time, I sigh. My hands are sore, I've only just begun. But I am grown, and must live until I die. My lover waits, and to her arms I'll fly. Though not just yet, I cannot cut and run. Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. So she calls my name, her smile is not shy. If I could, I would sprint, like I'd heard the gun. But I am grown, and must live until I die. I lament my youth, lived in vain, I cry. But I'm awake, I'll rejoice in work and fun. Were I a schoolboy, summer'd pass me by. But I am grown, and must live until I die.
#love#regret#summer#youth#growth#villanelle#duty
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alex-higgins
May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015 at 5:50 PM UTC
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