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Jessie B. Rittenhouse, ed. (1869–1948). The Second Book of Modern Verse. 1922.

Idealists

BROTHER TREE:

Why do you reach and reach?

Do you dream some day to touch the sky?

Brother Stream:

Why do you run and run?

Do you dream some day to fill the sea?

Brother Bird:

Why do you sing and sing?

Do you dream—

Young Man:

Why do you talk and talk and talk?