Here

HERE

In the soil of Northern England
My memories are rooted:
Here are the origins of my music,
And the love of knowledge, 
And even my poetry,
From here come my thoughts which spread 
Across the stars and the seas:
Here, where my mother 

Is buried.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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