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SONGS OF THE SOUL

THE TOILER'S LAY

From school of life,From bossy duty's binding day,From hours of dollar-strifeI wish I were a run-away!
From chasing worry houndI'll fly one day,From crowds and throngs aroundI wish I were a run-away!
From greedy foodThat steals its way,From luring dainties' tempting moodI wish I were a run-away!
From homely cups and chairs and couchThe call of grassy-bed todayMy heart doth snatch;-I wish I were a run-away!

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