Discover Paul Laurence Dunbar's 'The Dilettante' – A Poignant Portrait of a Modern Enthusiast 🎨

HE scribbles some in prose and verse, <br />And now and then he prints it; <br />He paints a little, — gathers some <br />Of Nature's gold and mints it. <br />He plays a little, sings a song, <br />Acts tragic roles, or funny; <br />He does, because his love is strong, <br />But not, oh, not for money! <br />He studies almost everything <br />From social art to science; <br />A thirsty mind, a flowing spring, <br />Demand and swift compliance. <br />He looms above the sordid crowd — <br />At least through friendly lenses; <br />While his mamma looks pleased and proud, <br />And kindly pays expenses.<br /><br />Paul Laurence Dunbar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-dilettante-a-modern-type/