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The Emigrant
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| The Emigrant written by William Henry Davies |
| From "The Bird of Paradise", 1914 | Link to further information |
YOUTH has no ties,
So let him roam;
Where'er he goes,
Young blood's at home.
But you, with wife
And children three,
Must leave England,
And cross the sea.
Leave her to men
That love her less;
Thy love too great
For bitterness.
When such fine souls
I see depart,
A patriot's love
Must leave my heart.
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