Nr. 216
Calcutta nr. 216
Since affairs will not turn out as I wish them
What profits me my anxiety & strife
I remain continually in (little ?) amazement about it
I came so late & I go so soon
Payne 1898 - 257
Since nothing will go to the wish of our heart,
What boots all this stress and concern on our part?
Still hindered are we by this thought of regret,
That too late have we come and too soon must depart.
Thompson 1906 - 86
Since Life's affairs move not to our desire.
Of what avail our efforts, pray inquire.
Here sit we haunted by regret for this.
We came so late, and must so soon expire.