Alas! and am I born for this, To wear this slavish chain? Deprived of all created bliss, Through hardship, toil, and pain!
How long have I in bondage lain, And languished to be free! Alas ...  [+]

Am I sadly cast aside,
On misfortune's rugged tide?
Will the world my pains deride Forever?
Must I dwell in Slavery's night,
And all pleasure take its flight,
Far beyond my feeble sight ...  [+]