Themes and Variations/The Dreamer

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THE DREAMER.

Once in a busy street
 A beggar stood, sad, alone;
He made no complaint, nor muttered
 Request nor moan.

When silently passing, one
 Threw an alms gift there;
As he gazed, to a speechless joy
 Changed despair.

What was this treasure-gift?
 This pearl of living?
What woke this sad soul to bliss?
 The gift of giving.

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