This son of his old age was yet more dear<br>Less from instinctive tenderness$$$ the same<br>Fond spirit that blindly works in the blood of all<br>Than that a child$$$ more than all other gifts<br>That earth can offer to declining man$$$ <br>Brings hope with it$$$ and forward-looking thoughts$$$ <br>And stirrings of inquietude$$$ when they <br>By tendency of nature needs must fail.
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