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Old 08-Nov-2007, 08:39
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Smile As our youth passed away

As our youth passed away, it's impossible to get it back.
When our youth goes away, it's gone forever.
After our youth slips away, you can't recover it.


Which one of the above three versions sounds best? If none, how would you word it? Thanks.
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As our youth passed away, it's impossible to get it back.
When our youth goes away, it's gone forever.
After our youth slips away, you can't recover it.


Which one of the above three versions sounds best? If none, how would you word it? Thanks.
When youth has slipped away, it's gone forever. (How true!)
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Old 08-Nov-2007, 09:22
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