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Poem
September 1, 1897
Santa Fe Daily New Mexican
Santa Fe., Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
A sentimental poem reflecting on an aging man's solace in a baby's unwavering admiration, which outshines fame and persists despite life's trials and doubts from others.
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A Faithful Partisan.
When another day is ending--
One more, sadly like them all--
And the western tints are blending
O'er the shadows as they fall,
Eyes grown dim like fading embers
As he steps inside the gate
Gleam again, for he remembers
That the baby thinks he's great.
In the busy world's commotion
Few have pause to call his name.
Yet this wee one's fond devotion
Speaks with praise more sweet than fame.
Cares he long since thought to banish
Still may lurk, though life grows late.
Foes may smile and friends may vanish,
But the baby thinks he's great.
Time in silence, as it passes,
Many a hero puts to rout.
Older lads and wiser lasses,
Loving still, have learned to doubt.
Yet how well 'tis worth deserving--
Worth another stand 'gainst fate--
Loyalty like this, unswerving,
For the baby thinks he's great.
-Washington Star
When another day is ending--
One more, sadly like them all--
And the western tints are blending
O'er the shadows as they fall,
Eyes grown dim like fading embers
As he steps inside the gate
Gleam again, for he remembers
That the baby thinks he's great.
In the busy world's commotion
Few have pause to call his name.
Yet this wee one's fond devotion
Speaks with praise more sweet than fame.
Cares he long since thought to banish
Still may lurk, though life grows late.
Foes may smile and friends may vanish,
But the baby thinks he's great.
Time in silence, as it passes,
Many a hero puts to rout.
Older lads and wiser lasses,
Loving still, have learned to doubt.
Yet how well 'tis worth deserving--
Worth another stand 'gainst fate--
Loyalty like this, unswerving,
For the baby thinks he's great.
-Washington Star
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Faithful Partisan
Baby Devotion
Aging Man
Unswerving Loyalty
Familial Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington Star
Poem Details
Title
A Faithful Partisan.
Author
Washington Star
Key Lines
That The Baby Thinks He's Great.
But The Baby Thinks He's Great.
For The Baby Thinks He's Great.