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I will be great, the acorn said,
But everyone laughed,
You’re quite off your head!

I will be great, the little shoot knew,
But everyone jeered,
What, a pipsqueak like you!

I will be great, said the sapling green,
But everyone scoffed,
You can barely be seen!

I will be great, said the fine young tree,
And everyone mumbled,
We’ll see, we’ll see.

Now I am great, said the oak stout and tall,
And the trees all agreed,
You’re the king of us all!

Paul King

So, Claim things when you are up to. Otherwise people will only laugh on you.