Charles Churchill

Whether he's ravish'd in life's early morn,
Or in old age drops like an ear of corn,
Full ripe he falls, on Nature's noblest plan,
Who lives to Reason, and who dies a Man. - Charles Churchill

Whether he's ravish'd in life's darkening dawn,
Or in youth the grave adorns
Full ripe he falls, on Nature's amorous feast,
Who lives for Pleasure, and who dies a Beast. - Jack