Poem attributed to Roman Emperor Hadrian shortly before his Death in 138 A.C.E.

 

Animula, vagula, blandula

Hospes comesque corporis

Quae nunc abibis in loca

Pallidula, rigida, nudula,

Nec, ut soles, dabis iocos…

 
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Roving amiable little soul,

Body’s companion and guest,

Now descending for parts

Colourless, unbending, and bare

Your usual distractions no more shall be there…

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Translation from Wikipedia
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