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Song of the Forest Wanderer, The (Ndaba Kuki Basebo, Basebo Ndaba Kuki)

OUT of the Forest I wandered
     To lands that were far away,
Seeking the riches of nations,
     No man disputing my sway.
But my heart was heavy with longing,
     Weary my soul with the fray.
What did I think of, my Brothers?
     I thought of the Forest all day.

The Moon that shines on my Forest
     Caressed me with hopes at night.
The Stars that I loved in my childhood
     Soothed me with promises bright.
And the night wind sang in the shadows
     A lullaby soft and light.
What did I dream of, my Brothers?
     I dreamt of the Forest all night.

Bibliographic Information

Tale Title: Song of the Forest Wanderer, The (Ndaba Kuki Basebo, Basebo Ndaba Kuki)
Tale Author/Editor: Baskerville, Mrs. George (Rosetta)
Book Title: King of the Snakes, The: And Other Folk-Lore Stories from Uganda
Book Author/Editor: Baskerville, Mrs. George (Rosetta)
Publisher: The Macmillan Co.
Publication City: New York
Year of Publication: 1922
Country of Origin: Uganda
Classification: unclassified








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