I am tired of planning and toiling
In the crowded hives of men;
Heart-weary of building and spoiling,
And spoiling and building again.
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I am presumptuous enough to add a stanza after O'Reilly's first
Thus, the answer to your longing cry;
Is to make of your daily toil
As if you are by your dear river’s side;
Enthused everyday, for joy does not spoil.
Make of your building, that old river,
Then you’ll be living in your dream every day.
For a dreamer’s lifetime is forever,
If toil doesn’t get in the way.
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I am presumptuous enough to add a stanza after O'Reilly's first Thus, the answer to your longing cry; Is to make of your daily toil As if you are by your dear river’s side; Enthused everyday, for joy does not spoil. Make of your building, that old river, Then you’ll be living in your dream every day. For a dreamer’s lifetime is forever, If toil doesn’t get in the way.