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Who by fire, who by water
Contemplating fate and the various ways people may face their end, symbolized by fire and water.
Who in the sunshine, who in the night time
Reflecting on the uncertainty of life, questioning who will face challenges or joys during the day or night.
Who by high ordeal, who by common trial
Exploring the idea of destiny, wondering who will undergo difficult or common experiences.
Who in your merry merry month of may
Questioning who will face challenges during the cheerful month of May.
Who by very slow decay
Reflecting on the inevitability of decay and mortality.
And who, shall I say, is calling?
Pondering who or what force is influencing these fateful events.
Who in her lonely slip, who by barbiturate
Considering those who may face a lonely demise or one induced by substances like barbiturates.
Who in these realms of love, who by something blunt
Questioning who might experience challenges in the realms of love or encounter something blunt or harsh.
And who by avalanche, who by powder
Exploring the potential for unexpected or overwhelming events, symbolized by an avalanche or powder.
Who for his greed, who for his hunger
Considering the motivations behind death, whether driven by greed or hunger.
And who, shall I say, is calling?
Continuing to ponder who or what is behind these varied fates.
Who by brave ascent, who by accident
Examining diverse paths to death, whether through bravery or accidental circumstances.
Who in solitude, who in the mirror
Reflecting on the contrast between solitude and self-reflection in a mirror.
And who by his lady's command, who by his own hand
Questioning whether one's end is influenced by external commands or personal choices.
Who in mortal chains, who in power
Considering the dichotomy between mortality and power, and who succumbs to mortal chains or exercises power.
And who, shall I say, is calling?
Concluding with a repeated inquiry about the force or entity influencing these diverse fates.
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