Quote by Henry Lawson, When there is Trou

....he thinks about his boyhood, and he mourns his vanished youth -Now, who would live his life again, or face it? Tell the truth.I am mighty glad my boyhood and my youth are far away-I am in the straight for Fifty

....he thinks about his boyhood, and he mourns his vanished

Summary

This quote reflects on the speaker's contemplation of his past, specifically his boyhood and youth. The speaker expresses a sense of mourning for the time that has passed and acknowledges that he is glad those years are behind him. The speaker seems to question the idea of reliving his life or confronting it once again, suggesting a reluctance to face the challenges and experiences of the past.

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By Henry Lawson, When there is Trou

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