Original Poetry.
A MOTHER'S WAIL.
By Joii.y G. Smith. We hae nae bairnies 1100, Willie, We hae nae bairnies noo, The gow-aus on their irraves, Willie, Are drappin tern 6' dew. We had a blithesome boy, Willie, Wi' sunny auburn hair, But he has left us a', Willie, We'll never see him mair. We had a lo'csome jiirl, Willie, Wi' c'en o' gloamin' blue. She faded like a flower, Willie, A t>« eeter never screw. Otir bairnies are ava', Williu, But when our journey's dune, At heaven's gnwden yett, Willie, They'll welcome us abune. They'll welcome us abune, Willlie, Woo cherubs hi icht an' f.iir. And in their hame o' hive, Willie, We'll dwell for evennair. Long Bush, Southland.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1242, 18 September 1875, Page 19
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119Original Poetry. Otago Witness, Issue 1242, 18 September 1875, Page 19
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