A vain life?

Well have I learnd the value of vain life 
Long have I stood the worlds reproach & scorn 
& braved fates sea full many a cloudy morn 
Long bristling many a waves contending strife 
Long curs'd the luckless day that saw me born 
& brought to light my miserys & me 
But now vain life & use me how ye will 
Ill kiss the rod & smile at every ill 
Ive learnd thy value & I've learnd thy end 
A mad braind wanderer & without a friend 
Age learnd me little & experience much 
& as a beggar leans upon his crutch

On my last hope a pilgrim here I bend 
For peace beyond the grave were all my woes shall end

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