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Ambition.
At first we dream of splendid things That we shall do some day To win the world's regard, and claim The glory men receive with fame— But those dreams pass away.. We look on their dear faces whom The Lord gives to our care, And plan to do great things, that they May have the world's respect some flay, Proud of the names they bear. At last, dull-eyed, with sunken lips, ■ We.sit and dream away (Of fame for them that in our laps Were dandled, and which may, perhaps, Reflect on us some day.
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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 3 April 1914, Page 2
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95Ambition. Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 3 April 1914, Page 2
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