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Swan Songs
There is a touching, ancient fable
Of mute swans who are unable
To make a sound throughout their lives;
Then, at last, as death arrives -
A melody; a haunting cry;
A farewell song; a final sigh.

What a glorious way to die;
to enter the sweet by and by -
Instead of struggling, holding on
They fill their last moments with song;

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