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THE WHITE LILAC. 
youth, and how, from contact with the world, 
its passions and its interests will mar the 
beautiful picture of youthful innocence— 
“ sic transit gloria adolescentis. }> 
ILLUSTRATION OF THE SENTIMENT. 
Oh ! gaily in life’s morning bright. 
Love speeds the rosy hours, 
Illumes each scene with smiling light, 
And strews each spot with flowers. 
Around his shrine young Hope and Joy 
Their fairest gifts impart; 
Nor douhts can chill nor fears destroy 
The sunshine of the heart. 
Those flowers will droop, those beams must wane, 
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But, when their glories cease, 
A softer spell will still remain, 
To soothe the soul to peace. 
For then shall friendship’s tranquil rays 
A hallowed charm impart, 
And cast o’er life’s declining days 
A ll joyfulness of heart. 
From the “ Fobget-me-not.” 
