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But see, Orion sheds unwholesome dews Arise, the pines a noxious shade diffuse Sharp Boreas blows, and nature feels decay, Time conquers all, and we must time obey.

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Nature
Sharp
Noxious
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Decay
Diffuse
Feels
Shed
Pines
Time
Shade
Sheds
Conquer
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Arise
Dew
Unwholesome
Winter
Blows
Dews
Blow
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Orion

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