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Gently blows the east wind ;—
The wind followed by the rain .
In the time of fear and dread ,
It was all I and you .
In your time of rest and pleasure ,
You have turned and cast me off .

Gently blows the east wind ;—
And the wind is followed by the tornado .
In the time of fear and dread ,
You placed me in your breast .
In your time of rest and pleasure ,
You have cast me off like an abandoned thing .

Gently blows the east wind ;—
And on the rock-covered tops of the hills .
There is no grass which is not dying ,
No tree which is not withering .
You forget my great virtues ,
And think of my small faults .