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the species will end immediately in the near future passed. TK U MLJ LV NV

Not sure if the antiquated "Ere longs" quite work though.

Further to your question there are all sorts of replacements you could use. Looking at the poem again: "I'm sure", "And soon", "You know", "Be sure" all work better that "Ere Long". Your call - I'm sure you'll find a wonderful phrase to delight us. Sweet O.