Jewels of Romance/The Enticement of Fame/The Mission
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THE MISSION
I have slept nights in the Mission,
Called Chinatown's heaven of rest;
Where exist broken men with ambition
But to escape Life's leering jest.
I have dwelt in marble halls and have known
The mockery of Fortune's smile;
I have earned the world's respect - yet have flown
From it-for twas based upon guile.
I have loved in many strange, foreign lands,
Trying to ease my weariness;
Searching blindly for some osft, loving hands
To shield me from dread loneliness.
But as I failed in my search, the Mission
Called loud to my soul craving rest;
So I shall dwell here without ambition
Safe at last from Life's hollow jest.