Come, come," said Tom's father, "at your time of life, Ther… - Thomas Moore

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Come, come," said Tom's father, "at your time of life,
There's no longer excuse for thus playing the rake--
It is time you should think, boy, of taking a wife."
"Why, so it is father--whose wife shall I take?

Thomas Moore

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Thomas Moore (May 28, 1779 – February 25, 1852) was an Irish poet and hymnist, now best remembered for the lyrics of The Last Rose of Summer.

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Alternative Names: Tom Moore • Anacreon Moore • Thomas, the younger Brown • Thomas Little • Thomas Mur • Tomas Mur • Thomas Brown • Thomas Brown the younger

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Love on through all ills, and love on till they die.

Whose wit in the combat, as gentle as bright,
Ne'er carried a heart-stain away on its blade.

Wert thou all that I wish thee, great, glorious, and free,
First flower of the earth and first gem of the sea.

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