Te Parera.
For the Maori Youths who Understand the English Language. The Wild Duck.—"Maaunu, Kai Wai" (Duck, the water Drinker): This Maori is often quoted in respect to very thirsty persons, and is now used as a reproach to beer-drinkers. It does not apply to the Teal, the Paradise Duck, and other well-Known varieties, but to all ducks. Pabera ! Parera 1 oft on the streams, Leisurely gliding beneath the sun-beams; Then, when it pleaseth thee, sweeping o'er lakes. Paddling in rivers, or hiding in brakes. Parera J thou art home on the strand, Peering for morsels in sea-weeds and sand; Flapping, and diving, and breasting the wave, Or coyly exploring each ocean cave. Parera ! warriors sang of thy fame, Repeating, full often, in war times thy name; They knew that should armies approach in the night, The tribes in the fortress would be warned by thy flight. Parera! moulting in prized raupo bogs, The Maoris in numbers would hunt you with dogs; When captured, preserve you, and pack you away, Their nobles to honour on some festive day. Parera! mortals should gratitude feel, To Him who giving, not only the Teal, The Putangitangi, and many kinds more, That grace inland waters, or line the seashore. Parera! Parera ! our Father's kind eye, O'er thee, and o'er man, at all times is nigh j Sut thou canst not sing of his wonderful love, In opening for sinners a Kingdom above. „ C. O. Davis. Auckland, September, 1885.
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Korimako, Issue 45, 15 October 1885, Page 10
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244Te Parera. Korimako, Issue 45, 15 October 1885, Page 10
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