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Yet its not in [[insertion]] from [[/insertion]] search of riches
[[insertion]] That this rest[[/insertion]]lessness [[/insertion]] derives [[/insertion]]
But the lack of proper niches
For our [[strikethrough]] restless sort of [[/strikethrough]] [[insertion]] unencumbered [[/insertion]] lives.

Ye may call us good for nothing
You may call us ne'r-do-well
[[insertion]] But we've always sought for something [[/insertion]] 
Since the day that Adam fell.

We have forged across the oceans
When no other men would go
We have pieced the the steaming jungles
Where the tropic rivers flow.

We have fought the wars of freedom 
[[insertion]] We have [[strikethrough]] won the ____ of [[/strikethrough]] [[insertion]] sought to anchor peace
Always aiming far at random
And our efforts [[insert and strikethrough]] questings [[/insert and strikethrough]] never cease
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Old Mountain Cabin

Along the Blue Ridge overlooking Tennessee
High in [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] A gap with vistas either way
An old time weathered cabin chanced to be.
As I was hiking by one April day.
One end is tumbled down, the chimney stands
Half sundered from the once snug fitting wall
Long since surrendered to [[insertion]] storm demands [[/insertion]]
An aura of decay [[strikethrough]]lurks over all[[/strikethrough]] pervading all
[[strikethrough]] Straight from[[/strikethrough]] Close by the door, [[strikethrough]]along[[/strikethrough]] across the gap, the trail
[[strikethrough]] Passes along [[/strikethrough]] Meanders down a tree lined aisle of grass
And as I go its wild charm cannot fail
To wake a deep nostalgia[[strikethrough]] A poignant feeling[[/strikethrough]] as I pass.

Transcription Notes:
Draft of poem was written in blue-black ink, with space left for additions and changes. Additions and changes are written in red and black pencil. Transcription does not distinguish between colors of edits. Note; pencil entries are more like original handwriting of diary.