Classic and Contemporary Poetry

OLD, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poet's Biography
First Line: I have seen peoples come and go
Last Line: So, dearest god, take me, take me.
Subject(s): Aging

I have seen peoples come and go
Alike the Ocean's ebb and flow;
I have seen kingdoms rise and fall
Like springtime shadows on a wall.
I have seen houses rendered great
That grew from life's debased estate,
And all, all, all is change I see,
So, dearest God, take me, take me.