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1862–1932

A SON OF THE NILE

Gilbert Parker

Oh, the garden where to-day we, sow and to-morrow we reap; Oh, the sakkia turning by the garden walls; Oh, the onion-field and the date-tree growing, And my hand on the plough — by the blessing of God;

Strength of my soul, O my brother, all's well!

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