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 was a lad and he sat alone, And he watched the sky where a bird had flown, And he watched the sea where a wind had run, And he watched his shadow in the sun.

And he said, I know that birds go by And leave no singing in the sky, I know that winds blow silverly And leave no brightness on the sea,

I know that when I'm digged away My shadow's shadow will not stay: Now God that knows both when and why, He said, is not so wise as I.