A Great Man

King of himself, he seeks not earth's renown,
But patient wends to meet his daily tasks;
Bows not his head for laurel-wreath or crown;
An honest wage is all he craves or asks.

Yet is he greater than himself has dreamed,
And men who pass him check their hurried pace;
So clear a light from his clear eyes has gleamed,
It dims the glare on street and market-place.

King of himself, he seeks not earth's renown,
But patient wends to meet his daily tasks;
Bows not his head for laurel-wreath or crown;
An honest wage is all he craves or asks.

Yet is he greater than himself has dreamed,
And men who pass him check their hurried pace;
So clear a light from his clear eyes has gleamed,
It dims the glare on street and market-place.
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