The Seven Stages.
Only a baby, Kissed and caressed, Gently held to a mother's breast. Only a child, Toddling alone, Brightening now its happy home. Only a boy, Trudging to Bchool, Governed now by a sterner rule. Only a youth, Living in dreams, Full of promise life now eeeiEjs. Only a man, Battling with life, Shared in now by a loving wife. Only a father, Burdened with care, Silver threads in dark brewa bbiv. Only ojyreyfceard, Toddling again, Growing old and fnll-ef pain, Only » mrnni, O'efgrewß'WithgFiS-i weamff W ?e»iise4=_:, latsfy
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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 247, 17 October 1891, Page 3 (Supplement)
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90The Seven Stages. Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 247, 17 October 1891, Page 3 (Supplement)
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