His Grave Spade Dig your sharpened edge into the flesh of the soil let it turn over the soft turf and fling it high upon mounting mud. Let water find its way through the disturbed earth and wash you to cleanliness as you go about your sad task — a mission you must not fail. Bury my friend deep and good within the damp soil; Place the soft earth gently upon his wooden coffin for I fear to hear the thud of heavy mud thrown upon his casket — afraid it may burst open disturbing him. Let him lie in peace — do not fail. Soon I know he will no longer hear my cries for you have done your task well You have done your mission. Marilyn McPherson, a 6th-Form pupil of Papatoetoe High School gave this speech during the contest held during the Polynesian Student Conference held at Otara College in July.
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Te Ao Hou, 1970, Page 57
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