Momentary

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Momentary by George William Russell

 THE SWEETEST song was ever sung
 May soothe you but a little while:
The gayest music ever rung
 Shall yield you but a fleeting smile.


The well I digged you soon shall pass:
 You may but rest with me an hour:
Yet drink, I offer you the glass,
 A moment of sustaining power,


And give to you, if it be gain,
 Whether in pleasure or annoy,
To see one elemental pain,
 One light of everlasting joy.

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