61.

The Sceptic Speaks.

Your life is half-way o'er;

The clock-hand moves; your soul is thrilled with fear,

It roamed to distant shore

And sought and found not, yet you—linger here!

Your life is half-way o'er;

That hour by hour was pain and error sheer:

Why stay? What seek you more?

"That's what I'm seeking—reasons why I'm here!"