Life Compass

WE MAY NEVER HAVE TO SEE AGAIN

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The compass of life pointed our way

When it sets its face against our gait;

I was delirious with joy that we met,

Trusting we'll face the future holding hands;

Now this compass points backward,

Turning steadily without a hoot.

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The compass of life pointed our way,

But it never did remain that way;

I felt it will soon pass away,

So I tried to make it stay a while,

Now this compass points backward,

Turning steadily without a hoot.

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The compass of life pointed our way,

All day long I enjoyed our stay;

I did all the good I could,

That for love's reward we may bethink each other;

Now this compass points backward,

Turning steadily without a hoot.

We may never have to see again,

Tho' you look for me, Tho' you ask of me,

We'll have no time at all to spend;

I will leave at dusk to a distant land,

Tho' you think of me, Tho' you talk of me,

We may never have to see again.

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Tell me all you would have me know,

Make me laugh as best as you know,

Take my time, enjoy our moments;

Smile to me with great relish,

For soon we may never have to see again...

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✍️@alale