Life

Let Come What May
For Samuel

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Should the moon not arise
In the twilight skies
Or the birds cease to sing
In the trees
Or the fishes not play
In the ivory bay
Remember the words
"Let come what may."

Should the wind start to howl
With a wolfish growl
Or the grass cease to grow
In the knoll
Or the peace die away
From your lonely days
Remember the words
"Let come what may."

If the armies settle at your closest gate;
A thousand villains strong
Or the crows and ravens beat and bate
A thousand hours long
Or the ghostly figures congregate
Within a human throng
Remember the words--
Let your fear abate!
Remember the words--
"Let come what may."

Should angels start to sing
With a hollow ring
Or the sun never shine
Through the mist
Or culture decay
In disarray
Remember the words
"Let come what may."

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