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THE DILETTANTE: A MODERN TYPE.
from Lyrics of Lowly Life by Paul Laurence Dunbar
HE scribbles some in prose and verse,
And now and then he prints it;
He paints a little, -- gathers some
Of Nature's gold and mints it.
He plays a little, sings a song,
Acts tragic roles, or funny;
He does, because his love is strong,
But not, oh, not for money!
He studies almost everything
From social art to science;
A thirsty mind, a flowing spring,
Demand and swift compliance.
He looms above the sordid crowd --
At least through friendly lenses;
While his mamma looks pleased and proud,
And kindly pays expenses.
The entire text of Lyrics of Lowly Life by Paul Laurence Dunbar can be found at U. of Michigan Archive Lyrics of the Lowly Life
Biographical information as well as other on-line selections of Paul Laurence Dunbar's poetry may be found at http://www.libraries.wright.edu/dunbar/
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