The tear forgot as soon as shed,

The sunshine of the breast;

Theirs buxom Health, of rosy hue,

Wild Wit, Invention ever-new,

And lively Cheer, of Vigour born;

The thoughtless day, the easy night,

The spirits pure, the slumbers light,

That fly th’ approach of morn.

Alas! regardless of their doom

The little victims play!