by demure101
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.
Not sure if the antiquated "Ere longs" quite work though.
the species will end immediately in the near future passed. TK U MLJ LV NV