Maxioms by Thomas Hood
Seem'd washing his hand with invisible soap
In imperceptible water.
Seem'd washing his hand with invisible soap
In imperceptible water.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
The year's in wane;
There is nothing adorning;
The night has no eve,
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The year's in wane;
There is nothing adorning;
The night has no eve,
And the day has no morning;
Cold winter gives warning!
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
