VII + 

Wherefore? She found a secret joy + 

In horror for itself alone, + 

Thus Nature doth our souls alloy, + 

Thus her perversity hath shown. + 

Twelfth Night approaches. Merry eves! + 

When thoughtless youth whom nothing grieves, + 

Before whose inexperienced sight + 

Life lies extended, vast and bright, + 

To peer into the future tries. + 

Old age through spectacles too peers, + 

Although the destined coffin nears, + 

Having lost all in life we prize. + 

It matters not. Hope e’en to these + 

With childlike lisp will lie to please. + 