TO HIM WHO WAITS
Many a castle I've built m Spain, With turrets and domes that were passing fair, But the first wild storm of wind and rain Has proved my castles were made of air.
Many a fleet I've sent to sea, Freighted with hopes and ambitions bright ; Never a ship has come back to me Though I've watched for them long by day and night.
But I sometimes think there will com* a day When my heart's fond wishes I shall attain; When, walled and towered m grand array, Shall stand secure my castles m Spain. And I look to see the sunset's glow, * As it reddens the ocean miles and miles, Shine on the ships that sailed long ago — My ships coming back from the Fortunate Isles. Edith S. Tupper.
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Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 349, 16 January 1912, Page 2
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133TO HIM WHO WAITS Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 349, 16 January 1912, Page 2
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