Memento Vivere

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When life was young, in pensive guise
  I made it a fantastic glory,
  To pause and sentimentalize
  O'er every sad "Memento Mori."
  Dear fourscore friend! in their dull place
  How gladlier now I turn to thee,
  With all thy cheery wit and grace,
  Thou bright "Memento Vivere."

© John Kenyon