'Twas so far away, that evil day when I prayed to the Prince of Gloom
For the savage strength and the sullen length of life to work his doom.
(The Ballad Of One-eyed Mike)
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Here in the Autumn of my days
I can allow myself to laze,
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And you'll never die, my wonderful boy,
While life is noble and true;
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We will owe to our lads like you.
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Please, dear God, I pity You.
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