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ASPIRATION by CHARLES EDWARD DAVIS PHELPS

First Line: THOUSANDS UPON THEIR EAGER TIPTOES STAND
Last Line: TO CLASP AND HOLD IT FOR A SINGLE HOUR.
Subject(s): DESIRE; MUSES;

Thousands upon their eager tiptoes stand
Straining, and almost reach the Muse's hand.
A few have touched it; never man had power
To clasp and hold it for a single hour.



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