DOLCE FAR NIENTE.
" Gar manclter, xoelcher imvicrdar Nach Prcis und Ehrcn sicht ll'ird of (das Vcilchcnnichtgcwahr Das in Vcrbognen bluht."
Let others steer their bark away, In search of countries new, But I prefer a suuny bay, With waters calm and blue. The stormy way may load to fame, To honour and reuown ; Whilo this, my bay, seems dull and tame •Yet peace is here my own. Let others onward toil to climb The lofty mountain peak, Their efforts seem but mis-spont time, A mad, ambitious fro* k. For though they roach their snow-clad goal Thoy cannot touch the sky, • , , Though scenes below may charm their soul Tho cost seems far too high. Those chilly heights, they tompt me not, I love not ice and snow : Give me a fair and fragrant spot Whore whispering pine trees grow. Rather than with great Cresur stay, Aluof from flowers and love, I choose to dream life's dream away In some secluded grove.
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Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 239, 28 January 1888, Page 2
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160DOLCE FAR NIENTE. Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 239, 28 January 1888, Page 2
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