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Herbin, John Frederic: The Returned Acadian - ZaunköniG - 01.07.2007 The Returned Acadian Along my father's dykes I roam again, Among the willows by the river-side. These miles of green I know from hill to tide And every creek and river's ruddy stain. Neglected long and shunned our dead have lain, Here where a people's dearest hope had died. Alone of all their children scattered wide, I scan the sad memorials that remain. The dykes wave with the grass, but not for me; The oxen stir not while this stranger calls. From these new homes upon the green hill-side, Where speech is strange and a new people free, No voice cries out in welcome; for these halls Give food and shelter where I may not bide. |