Why did the lamp go out ?
I shaded it with my cloak to saveif from the wind,
that is why the lamp went out.
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Why did the flower fade?
I pressed it to my heart with anxious love,
that is why the flower faded.
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Why did the stream dry up?
I put a dam across it to have it for my use,
that is why the steam dried up.
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Why did the harp-string break?
I tried to force a note that was beyongits power,
that is why the harp-string is broken.
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