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say not it is vain to weep That deafen'd bier above; Where genius has made room for death, And life is past from love; That tears can never his bright looks And tender words restore: I know it is most vain to weep— And therefore, weep the more!

Oh say not I shall cease to weep When years have wither'd by; That ever I shall speak of joy, As if he could reply;