When I consider everything that grows
Holds in perfection but a little moment,
That this huge stage presenteth naught but shows
Where on the stars in secret influence comment;
When I perceive that men as plant increase,
Cheered and check even by the self-same sky.
Vaunt in their youthful sap, at high decrease,
And wear their brave state of memory;
Then the concept of this inconstant stay
Sets you most rich in youth before my sight,
Where wasteful time debateth with decay,
To change your day of youth to sullied night;
And , all in war with time, for love of you,
As he takes from you, I engraft you new.
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