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Once extinguished, then extinct;
Yet a flame may live again.
Once distinguished, then distinct;
Yet such fame may need refrain.

Once extinct, no chance extant;
Not there standing evermore.
For “extinct,” no small extent;
Full its measure, ever sure.

If extant, beware extent
Though of life rejoicing be.
Coming end may some resent,
If indeed that's all they see.

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