




456 
TO CORINNA, TO GO A MAYING 
Fear not, the leaves will strew 
Gems in abundance upon you; 
Besides, the childhood of the day has kept, 
Against you come, some orient pearls unwept. 
Come, and receive them while the light 
Hangs on the dew-locks of the night : 
And Titan on the eastern hill 
Retires himself, or else stands still 
Till you come forth. Wash, dress, be brief in praying ; 
Few beads are best, when once we goa Maying. 
Come, let us go, while we are in our prime, 
And take the harmless folly of the time ; 
We shall grow old apace, and die 
Before we know our liberty. 
Our life is short, and our days run 
As fast away as does the sun ; 
And as a vapor, or a drop of rain 
Once lost, can ne’er be found again ; 
So, when you and I are made 
A fable, song, or fleeting shade ; 
All love, all liking, all delight 
Lies drowned with us in endless night, 
Then while time serves, and we are but decaying, 
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Come, my Corinna, come, let's goa Maying. 

