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THE MERRY-GO-ROUND, by                    
First Line: What blissful thrills of merriment are found
Last Line: Till, lo! He calls a halt—and comes the end.
Subject(s): Amusement Parks; Children; Games; Merry-go-grounds; Childhood; Recreation; Pastimes; Amusements; Carousels


What blissful thrills of merriment are found,
By youthful riders, as they swirl around
Astride those painted steeds with staring eyes,
That gravely rock to blatant melodies!

With joyous zest they ride—nor give a care
To him who watchfully collects each fare;
But, at his word, those circling steeds are still,
And riders must dismount against their will.

'Tis even so in life: Time swiftly rolls
The fleeting years around—and takes the tolls.
Scant heed we pay him as our lives we spend,
Till, lo! he calls a halt—and comes The End.





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