The Orphan's Dream of Fame.
I LEARNED within myself to live. I saw,
E'en in my childhood, that the heart's bright buds
Withered and faded at the touch. I turned
From all life's empty, heartless mockeries,
And wept my griefs away on Nature's breast.
To me was given the deep and earnest love
Of holy solitude. I strayed alone
By rock and stream, and through the forest depths,
And found a sweet and dear companionship
In every sight and sound that greeted me
In all my wayward wanderings.
E'en in my childhood, that the heart's bright buds
Withered and faded at the touch. I turned
From all life's empty, heartless mockeries,
And wept my griefs away on Nature's breast.
To me was given the deep and earnest love
Of holy solitude. I strayed alone
By rock and stream, and through the forest depths,
And found a sweet and dear companionship
In every sight and sound that greeted me
In all my wayward wanderings.
I learned
Glad music from the lark's free, gushing song,
Glad music from the lark's free, gushing song,
