Leaves grow green to fall, Flowers grow fair to fade, Fruits grow ripe to rot - All but for passing made. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Leaves grow green to fall, Flowers grow fair to fade, Fruits grow ripe to rot - All but for passing made.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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