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ASPIRATION by KATHERINE BLANCHE PECK

First Line: I SHALL LOOK UP TO THE HIGH HILLS
Last Line: EVEN WHEN I'VE STAKED ALL IN LIFE'S TOURNEY -- AND LOST.
Subject(s): AMBITION;
I shall look up to the high hills,
I shall seek the faint glow in the west --
Even when I've done my best, -- and failed.

I shall look up to the high heavens,
I shall seek the cool gaze of the stars --
Even when I can't see Mars -- beyond.

I shall look upon the distant sun
That is ever turning in its daily journey --
Even when I've staked all in life's tourney -- and lost.



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